1. Although Mr. Salgado goes to the best schools in Colombo, he considers himself what?
(a) Self-educated.
(b) Far more intelligent than his colleagues.
(c) Not smart enough.
(d) A philosopher, not a scientist.

2. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?
(a) So the monthly electric bill won't be as high.
(b) So he can take a ten-minute smoking break.
(c) To close early and go home to his family.
(d) To keep customers away while the problem is being resolved.

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

4. One night, Triton dreams that there is a demon in the house, and in the morning he oversleeps. What does he tell Mr. Salgado that morning?
(a) Joseph steals Mr. Salgado's best wine the night before.
(b) Triton fears the house may be haunted.
(c) Someone tries to break in, but Triton chases him away.
(d) The raging storm outside keeps Triton up all night.

5. When Mr. Salgado brings up the story of an ark, how do the other guests react?
(a) Tell him he's being ridiculous.
(b) Join in and offer their own theories.
(c) Sing a song they learn as children.
(d) Look at their watches and leave because it's late.