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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, What We Think of Married Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Doris's favorite song in the 1920s?
(a) A Fine Romance.
(b) After All.
(c) Dream Just Dreams.
(d) Moonlight Bay.

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

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

4. How many deer did Michael and his family see on the other side of the lake when they were showering in the jungle rain?
(a) 25.
(b) 10.
(c) 30.
(d) 15.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color was a church painted that Michael saw on Reclamation Street in Colombo?

2. What color was the uniform insurgents wore?

3. What was the name of the school nurse who was in charge of Michael and the other boys his age?

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

5. What year did Natalia Asarrapa die?

(see the answer key)

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