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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tridib go with his parents to London when he was 8?
(a) To visit friends.
(b) To visit family.
(c) His father had a new job postings.
(d) His father had an operation.

2. When the narrator is in England for a research grant, what does he hear May Price play at the Royal Festival Hall?
(a) Bach Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor.
(b) Brahms Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major.
(c) Bach Concerto for 2 Violins.
(d) Dvorak Cello Concerto.

3. What does Ila's mother allow to run free in her garden when they live in Colombo?
(a) Green forest lizard.
(b) Keeled Indian mabuya.
(c) Rhino horned lizard.
(d) Monitor lizard.

4. What color eyes does Tridib say that Mrs. Price's daughter May has?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Gray.

5. How often is Tridib seen on the street corners around Gole Park?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Once or twice a month.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Every other month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tridib studying for his PhD?

2. How old was Tridib's brother Robi when he was sent to boarding school?

3. What does Tridib say is the house number of the widow Price who he visits in London?

4. How old was Mayadebi when she went to England with her husband and her son?

5. What instrument does May Price play?

(see the answer key)

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