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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 goes back to the kitchen as holiday dinner guests start to leave, how does he feel?
(a) Elated that the guests love the meal.
(b) Sad to be far away from his family.
(c) Overwhelmed by the cleanup he has to do.
(d) Angry that Mr. Salgado works him so hard.

2. When another guest arrives for the Christmas Eve dinner at Mr. Salgado's house, what does Triton do?
(a) Complains to Mr. Salgado that there is not enough food to go around.
(b) Gives up his portion of the food so that the unexpected guest may eat.
(c) Storms off in anger because nobody tells him about the guest in advance.
(d) Quickly arranges another setting at the table to avoid an awkward moment.

3. How does Mr. Salgado feel whenever Miss Nili is not around?
(a) Preoccupied with her.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Back to normal.
(d) Horrendously depressed.

4. How do the guests react to the meal Triton prepares for Christmas Eve?
(a) They don't like it but they're polite about it.
(b) They tell him it's too cold.
(c) They are underwhelmed.
(d) They are impressed.

5. As Triton unpacks Nili's suitcases, what fascinates him?
(a) The fabric her clothes are made of.
(b) Her large collection of perfumes and colognes.
(c) The unusual color of her suitcases.
(d) The magazines she reads.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the Christmas Eve dinner guests retire to while Triton clears the table?

3. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT included in the "Five Lessons" Wijetunga speaks of to Triton?

(see the answer key)

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