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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II Cook's Joy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the narrator's vehicle mentioned at the start of the story?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Green.
(d) Cream.

2. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?
(a) Reading his neighbor's schoolbooks.
(b) Watching educational television shows.
(c) Sneaking into the neighborhood school while his employer naps.
(d) His employer hires a tutor for him.

3. For the dinner party on Christmas Eve, what does Triton cook for the first time ever?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Pecan pie.
(c) Ham.
(d) Coconut cream pie.

4. Meticulous when it comes to creating lists, what does the narrator log after servicing his car?
(a) Date, time, and battery model number.
(b) Date, time, and paint batch number.
(c) Month, day, year, and length of car wash.
(d) Mileage, date, and gasoline volume.

5. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?
(a) The garage.
(b) The deli.
(c) The coffee shop.
(d) The office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does the cashier understand the suggestions the narrator gives him in a Sri Lankan language?

2. Who used to own the car that belongs to the narrator at the start of the story?

3. Although Mr. Salgado goes to the best schools in Colombo, he considers himself what?

4. What does the cashier confirm to the narrator?

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

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