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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Don't Talk to Me about Matisse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dance was perfected on a rock at Gasanawa?
(a) Fox Trot.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Tango.
(d) Lindy Hop.

2. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?
(a) Every two years.
(b) Every other year.
(c) Every three years.
(d) Once a year.

3. On their way to the December races, where would the Gasanawa group go swimming?
(a) Ambalangoda.
(b) Negombo.
(c) Batticaloa.
(d) Galle.

4. How many ways were there to describe the smell of a durian fruit?
(a) 8.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 4.

5. Near what continent is Ceylon located?
(a) Europe.
(b) Australasia.
(c) Asia.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what university did Mervyn Ondaatje take entrance exams?

2. What year did Natalia Asarrapa die?

3. On page 79, where was the house located that Michael was sitting in?

4. When the Gasanawa group went to the December races, what would they order on their way?

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

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