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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 compensation does Joseph get, and what warning does he get, at the end of "Kolla"?
(a) He receives severance pay and is warned to never come back.
(b) He receives a shirt and is warned to stay sober from now on.
(c) He is given a cake and is told to leave Lucy-amma alone.
(d) He is given a farewell party and told never to go near Triton again.

2. At the start of the story, what does the narrator notice about the cashier?
(a) The cashier looks frightened.
(b) The cashier looks drunk.
(c) The cashier is asleep.
(d) The cashier resembles him.

3. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?
(a) Colombo.
(b) Silavatturai.
(c) Kuruwita.
(d) Maradankadawala.

4. Why is the cashier impressed with the narrator?
(a) He owns a restaurant.
(b) He is a vegetarian.
(c) He used to be a marine biologist.
(d) He attends Oxford.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Triton seek refuge in the kitchen?

3. How does Joseph feel and act towards Triton?

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

5. What do Triton, Mr. Salgado, and others in the neighborhood hear coming from house number eight?

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