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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV Strandline.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mr. Salgado and Triton settle into their London apartment, Mr. Salgado is busy with work and Triton:
(a) Enjoys daily trips to the corner market.
(b) Reads about growing roses and then plants a rose garden.
(c) Writes long, secret letters to Nili.
(d) Spends most days indoors because of the constant rain.

2. What is Triton worried about, regarding being under Joseph's rule?
(a) That Joseph sells him to a passing tourist.
(b) That Joseph slits his throat.
(c) That he attacks the man to protect himself.
(d) That he, too, becomes mean and corrupt.

3. When Triton drives Mr. Salgado to the airport, Mr. Salgado gives Triton the___.
(a) Spare keys.
(b) Rest of his money.
(c) Rest of his research findings.
(d) Deed to the restaurant.

4. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Cooking.

5. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?
(a) Ten days.
(b) It's the end of his first week.
(c) One month.
(d) It's his first night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Mr. Salgado at the end of the summer of 1983?

2. When Triton takes towels to Miss Nili's and Mr. Salgado's room, what does he accidentally see?

3. What does the word "kolla" mean in Sinhala?

4. At the start of the story, what does the narrator notice about the cashier?

5. As Triton unpacks Nili's suitcases, what fascinates him?

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