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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. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how long are the shifts that gem-pit workers labor?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," when was the graffiti at Sigiriya thought to have been inscribed?
(a) 5th century.
(b) 7th century.
(c) 8th century.
(d) 6th century.

3. What was the occupation of Sarath's father?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Archaeologist.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Professor.

4. How did Anil's parents die?
(a) Murdered.
(b) Flood.
(c) Car crash.
(d) Hurricane.

5. How many years did Palipana study the graffiti at Sigiriya?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 8 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Introduction, what time does the team reach the site?

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," at what time of day does Palipana say that eyes of the Buddha had to be painted?

3. What age was Palipana when he finished studying languages and text?

4. Who does Anil read about when she is sick in "Sarath"?

5. In "The Grove of Ascetics," where did a Sri Lankan translate rock graffiti?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are Anil and Sarath to work while she is in Sri Lanka?

2. In "A Brother," what was the man like that Anil married briefly?

3. In the Introduction, why is a woman sitting in a grave in Guatemala?

4. What does Sarath tell Anil about the situation in Sri Lanka when they first meet?

5. In "A Brother," what happened at Ward Place Hospital when insurgents came to the hospital?

6. In "A Brother," what is mentioned about a North Central Province hospital?

7. In "A Brother," what did Anil notice about men and women when she went abroad to study medicine?

8. In The Grove of the Ascetics, what is Ananda's job and what are the working conditions like?

9. In the Grove of Ascetics, how is Palipana described?

10. Who was a mentor to Sarath as an adult and what happened to him?

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