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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Fine Romance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color were the cement floors where Michael used to live?
(a) Red.
(b) Gray.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

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

3. What type of pet was in the room of the friend's house where Michael awoke from a dream?
(a) Fish.
(b) Cat
(c) Dog.
(d) Hamster.

4. When did Francis de Saram die?
(a) 1935.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1928.

5. What time did Mervyn's parents arrive at his apartment unannounced when they came to England to confront him?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 11 a.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 7 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How deep was the section of Kandy lake where Francis de Saram attempted to drown himself?

2. What was Doris's favorite song in the 1920s?

3. During what months did Michael's grandparents move to Nuwara Eliya?

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

5. What commission did Uncle Ned oversee while he was in Jaffna?

(see the answer key)

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