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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Palitha Aluthgoda, a prominent figure who is assassinated?
(a) A popular, wealthy businessman.
(b) An arrogant television star.
(c) Mr. Salgado's former professor.
(d) Triton's uncle.

2. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?
(a) Watching educational television shows.
(b) Reading his neighbor's schoolbooks.
(c) His employer hires a tutor for him.
(d) Sneaking into the neighborhood school while his employer naps.

3. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?
(a) His ever-present smile.
(b) His colorful shirts.
(c) His unusual glasses.
(d) His gentle voice.

4. Why is Mr. Salgado distracted on the drive to the observatory?
(a) He's too busy reciting poetry.
(b) He has a lot on his mind.
(c) Mr. Dias Liyanage is talking too much.
(d) He's too hungry to focus on driving.

5. Triton's wish to see more of the outside world comes true when Mr. Salgado takes him to ___.
(a) The amusement park.
(b) The observatory.
(c) The library.
(d) The coffee plantation.

Short Answer Questions

1. After escaping from Joseph, where does Triton go to wait?

2. What does Miss Nili do after she and Mr. Salgado return from the inauguration party?

3. How old is Triton when he goes to work for Mr. Salgado?

4. When the men at the poker party call to Triton to bring more beer, what does he do?

5. 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?

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