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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. What does Miss Nili do a few days after the Christmas Eve party?
(a) Takes a three-day trip.
(b) Quits her job.
(c) Bakes Triton a cake.
(d) Moves in with Mr. Salgado.

2. Why does Triton wish Miss Nili would come by the house more often?
(a) She always tips him after he serves dinner.
(b) He likes how she smells of jasmine blossoms.
(c) She brings him news of his family.
(d) She has a good effect on Mr. Salgado.

3. One evening, Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado argue about what to do because Nili wants to go out but Salgado wants to ___.
(a) Visit his brother.
(b) Eat leftovers.
(c) Have a poker party.
(d) Work on his project.

4. Triton's wish to see more of the outside world comes true when Mr. Salgado takes him to ___.
(a) The observatory.
(b) The amusement park.
(c) The library.
(d) The coffee plantation.

5. What does Miss Nili drop during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Cup of coffee.
(b) Glass of wine.
(c) Piece of pie.
(d) Piece of turkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?

2. Who is Palitha Aluthgoda, a prominent figure who is assassinated?

3. As a young servant for Mr. Salgado, Triton's regular duties include what?

4. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?

5. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?

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