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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. As he awaited his approaching marriage, how long after Mervyn had returned to Ceylon did he announce another engagement?
(a) 9 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. When was D. H. Lawrence in Ceylon?
(a) 1927.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1912.

3. Where did Mervyn go to fight during a time when the university closed for vacation?
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) Africa.
(d) Ireland.

4. In what ocean is Ceylon located?
(a) Indian.
(b) Pacific.
(c) Southern.
(d) Atlantic.

5. When did a Dutch governor's daughter throw herself down a well?
(a) 1712.
(b) 1734.
(c) 1681.
(d) 1643.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?

2. On page 24, what time was it when Michael sat in the old governor's home in Jaffna?

3. In 1971, what was the average age of the insurgents?

4. How long after Michael awoke from a dream in a house near Lake Ontario, did he have a farewell party for his trip to Ceylon?

5. In the section titled "Tongue," what hotel on the beach did Michael and several of the children walk to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Michael dream on page 27?

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

3. What myth was told about thalagoya?

4. What could Michael see and hear in his friend's house when he awoke from a dream?

5. Describe how a visitor would approach the old governor's house.

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

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

8. Describe the kabaragoya Michael and the children found dead on the beach.

9. What was Mervyn like when his dipsomania would recur?

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

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