View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?
(a) He's been to school at the temple and is familiar with religious teachings.
(b) He has no time for school because he's had to help raise his siblings.
(c) He's been to school, knows how to read and write, and speaks some English.
(d) He has some schooling but he does not like the teachers.

2. Among the many new tasks Mr. Salgado gives Joseph in preparation for his absence due to a trip, the most significant is ___.
(a) Digging an irrigation ditch.
(b) Baking cookies.
(c) Raking leaves.
(d) Taking inventories.

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

4. How does Triton change after Nili joins the household?
(a) He cooks meals that impress her.
(b) He spends more time with her than with Mr. Salgado.
(c) He decides to grow a flower garden for her.
(d) He becomes quiet and moody.

5. Who is Lucy-amma?
(a) The old cook-woman.
(b) The young girl next door.
(c) The local school teacher.
(d) The neighborhood matchmaker.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What changes does Miss Nili bring about in Mr. Salgado's house?

3. How does Nili feel about the food Triton prepares?

4. What compensation does Joseph get, and what warning does he get, at the end of "Kolla"?

5. During a trip to the bungalow observatory, how does Triton help out?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 376 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample