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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?
(a) Every other year.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Every three years.
(d) Every two years.

2. When was Mervyn sent to England to go to college?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1930s.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1920s.

3. Near what continent is Ceylon located?
(a) Asia.
(b) Europe.
(c) Africa.
(d) Australasia.

4. Who did Mervyn become engaged to after his parents arrived in England unannounced?
(a) Anna Archer.
(b) Catherine Billings.
(c) Martina Bryant.
(d) Kaye Roseleap.

5. How much were bets on horse races if someone sat in the grandstand?
(a) 5 rupees.
(b) 7 rupees.
(c) 2 rupees.
(d) 10 rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old did Michael believe his mother was when she met Mervyn?

2. What game did the insurgents play with Michael's younger sister Susan when they came to Rock Hill?

3. What color dress did the Dutch governor's daughter wear when she appeared as a ghost?

4. What type of pet was in the room of the friend's house where Michael awoke from a dream?

5. How many poisons did William Charles Ondaatje discover in Ceylon?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Michael's parents' generation grow up?

2. What happened at Philip Ondaatje's funeral?

3. Under what condition, did a friend tell Michael that he seemed to know exactly what he wanted?

4. How did Michael eat the curry he had for lunch at the old governor's home?

5. Why did Mervyn take a short trip to Ireland when the university closed down?

6. What transpired when Simon Ondaatje and his brothers would gather on Sunday mornings?

7. What myth was told about thalagoya?

8. What were the occupations of Simon Ondaatje and his brothers?

9. Why was it difficult for Mervyn's father to argue with Mervyn?

10. Describe Michael's wildness at his farewell party.

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