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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I Kolla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vehicle does the narrator own when the story opens?
(a) Renault.
(b) Fiat.
(c) Volkswagen.
(d) Honda.

2. In what language does the narrator try to speak to the cashier?
(a) Sinhala.
(b) Swahili.
(c) Swedish.
(d) Spanish.

3. When Triton takes a small red onion and cuts it into quarters, what does he intend to do?
(a) Season his food with it.
(b) Protect himself against ghosts and demons.
(c) Hurt Joseph somehow.
(d) Play a prank on his neighbor.

4. What is the cashier's immigration status?
(a) Naturalized citizen.
(b) Refugee.
(c) Dual citizen.
(d) Illegal immigrant.

5. Why are Triton and Joseph left alone at Mr. Salgado's house?
(a) Mr. Salgado is on vacation and Lucy-amma is in the hospital.
(b) Mr. Salgado takes Lucy-amma out for her birthday.
(c) Mr. Salgado is on a business trip and Lucy-amma is taking care of a dying relative.
(d) Mr. Salgado and Lucy-amma take separate trips at the same time.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?

2. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?

3. 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?

4. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?

5. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?

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