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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 the name of the school nurse who was in charge of Michael and the other boys his age?
(a) Ishara.
(b) Tania.
(c) Maratina.
(d) Shani.

2. What was Susan's husband's name?
(a) Sunil.
(b) V.C.
(c) Kunar.
(d) John.

3. How long did Michael say it would take for the tea estate to turn to jungle if it was left alone?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 3 years.

4. In one of the stories about Mervyn's train escapade, how many dogs was he leading on ropes?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 7.

5. At what university did Mervyn Ondaatje take entrance exams?
(a) Exeter.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Northumbria.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time that Michael traveled to Ceylon, how old was his Aunt Dolly?

2. What color dress did the Dutch governor's daughter wear when she appeared as a ghost?

3. When did Michael's ancestor first arrive in Ceylon?

4. What type of pet was in the room of the friend's house where Michael awoke from a dream?

5. In what ocean is Ceylon located?

(see the answer key)

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