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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III A Thousand Fingers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Triton finds himself alone with Joseph at Mr. Salgado's house, what is he afraid of?
(a) That Joseph forces him to sleep outside, under the bridge.
(b) That Joseph's brothers beats him up.
(c) That Joseph throws him into the bay.
(d) That Joseph starves him.

2. How does Mr. Salgado treat Robert and the journalist?
(a) With suspicion.
(b) With impatience.
(c) With tolerance.
(d) With respect.

3. What is the Mahaweli Scheme?
(a) An extensive food cooperative.
(b) A reef protection initiative.
(c) An inland irrigation project.
(d) A child protection plan.

4. What does Miss Nili do when Mr. Salgado accuses her of sleeping with Robert?
(a) Insults him angrily and leaves.
(b) Says she loves Robert.
(c) Cries, saying the accusation hurts.
(d) Laughs loudly and slaps him.

5. Why does Miss Nili borrow Mr. Salgado's blue shirt?
(a) To use as a sample so that another like it can be made for him.
(b) Her little brother needs a blue shirt for his school play.
(c) She wants to have it laundered because she accidentally spilled wine on it.
(d) It goes well with her cream-colored skirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?

2. Who carves the turkey during the Christmas Eve dinner?

3. At night, what does young Triton dream of?

4. What does Triton do after he finishes serving Christmas Eve dinner to Mr. Salgado and his guests?

5. While the group has dinner at the observatory, Mr. Salgado talks about an idea he has about creating an instrument to ___.

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