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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 does the individual who approaches the cashier and narrator begin to do?
(a) Cries loudly.
(b) Laughs out loud.
(c) Hammers at the window.
(d) Calls their names.

2. Alone in the house, Triton falls asleep. When he is awakened by a sound, what does he think it is?
(a) Wind knocking a window open.
(b) A robber.
(c) Mr. Salgado returning.
(d) Stray cat.

3. As Mr. Salgado drives the Land-Rover to the observatory, what does he almost hit?
(a) Tree.
(b) Cow.
(c) Building.
(d) Bus.

4. When Joseph leaves and Triton is left alone in the house, how does the boy feel?
(a) Trapped.
(b) Terribly frightened.
(c) At peace.
(d) Angry.

5. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?
(a) The government does not run the program correctly.
(b) There is little pay in working for the government.
(c) He does not want to play the politicians' games.
(d) He would rather conduct his research independently.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Triton worried about, regarding being under Joseph's rule?

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

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

4. As the narrator begins to speak about his former life in Sri Lanka, he talks about a ______.

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

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