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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Salgado start to ignore marine-related projects that used to captivate him?
(a) He's too preoccupied with Wijetunga's transformation.
(b) The government interferes too much with his science projects.
(c) Spending time with Miss Nili, he becomes a socialite.
(d) He turns his attention to musical pursuits.

2. As Mr. Salgado drives the Land-Rover to the observatory, what does he almost hit?
(a) Cow.
(b) Tree.
(c) Building.
(d) Bus.

3. The cashier tells the narrator that he, too, has a:
(a) Child.
(b) College education.
(c) Dream.
(d) House.

4. Why does Nili become upset when she goes to see the fish catch?
(a) One of the fishermen is rude to her.
(b) She thinks the fish market is stinky and dirty.
(c) A reef shark is killed and a dolphin is about to be killed.
(d) She sees her old boyfriend there with his new wife.

5. Which of the following is NOT included in the "Five Lessons" Wijetunga speaks of to Triton?
(a) Plans for revolution in Sri Lanka.
(b) Basic teachings of capitalism.
(c) Social movements around the world.
(d) Self-empowerment through wind farms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the narrator's vehicle mentioned at the start of the story?

2. Back in Sri Lanka, what does Mr. Salgado want to turn the bay into?

3. Why does Triton run away from home?

4. When Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado are out one evening, Triton wonders what his life is like if he ___.

5. After their near accident on the drive to the observatory, Mr. Salgado, his friend, and Triton stop by a temple for what?

(see the answer key)

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