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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After escaping from Joseph, where does Triton go to wait?
(a) In the library.
(b) At the courthouse.
(c) By the gate.
(d) In the living room.

2. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Triton.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) Lucy-amma.

3. With Joseph gone, Triton goes from being houseboy to being ___.
(a) Gardener.
(b) Butler.
(c) Errand boy.
(d) Housekeeper.

4. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?
(a) A year and a half.
(b) A decade.
(c) Fairly recently.
(d) Seven years ago.

5. Why does Triton run away from home?
(a) His mother wants him to become a temple priest, but he refuses.
(b) He is tired of the daily beatings he receives from his uncle.
(c) He burns a roof at his school and fears his father's wrath.
(d) He is the oldest of twelve kids and he wants to get away from the daily chaos.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Joseph react when Triton shortens the broom handle?

3. How does Triton try to protect himself from Joseph when he's left alone with him in the house?

4. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?

5. What is the narrator doing as the story opens?

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