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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. How old is Lucy-amma?
(a) At least a hundred years old.
(b) More than seventy years old.
(c) Twelve years old.
(d) Twenty-eight years old.

2. How does Nili feel about the food Triton prepares?
(a) She loves it.
(b) She'd rather he add more spices.
(c) She thinks he can do much better.
(d) She tolerates it.

3. What changes does Miss Nili's presence create in Mr. Salgado?
(a) He comes to life, becoming more radiant and outgoing.
(b) He begins to act more arrogantly.
(c) He becomes distracted and forgetful.
(d) He becomes more withdrawn than before.

4. When Triton gets up to investigate the source of the sound in the house, he finds Joseph in Mr. Salgado's room. What is the man doing there?
(a) Trying out Mr. Salgado's clothes.
(b) Rubbing cologne on his chest.
(c) Stealing money.
(d) Reading Mr. Salgado's diary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Triton, Mr. Salgado, and others in the neighborhood hear coming from house number eight?

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

3. For the holidays, what does Mr. Salgado bring home for the first time ever?

4. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?

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

(see the answer key)

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