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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Eclipse Plumage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did a book Ian Goonetileke put together on the insurgency have to be published?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Australia.

2. How old was Philip Ondaatje when he retired?
(a) 48.
(b) 40.
(c) 52.
(d) 65.

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

4. How long was the train ride from Colombo to Jaffna?
(a) 5 hours.
(b) 7 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

5. In the introduction to Chapter 1, how long had there been a drought?
(a) Since November.
(b) Since December.
(c) Since March.
(d) Since April.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Mervyn become engaged to after his parents arrived in England unannounced?

3. What did Francis de Saram hold in his hand as he died?

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

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

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