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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Triton is in the kitchen after the Christmas Eve dinner, who visits him, and why?
(a) Miss Nili to give him a present.
(b) Joseph to apologize for his past behavior.
(c) Mr. Salgado to give him further instructions.
(d) One of the foreign guests to thank him.

2. When they are in Sri Lanka, Mr. Salgado wants a floating restaurant where ___.
(a) Dignitaries can dine while Mr. Salgado talks about the sea.
(b) Nili can entertain patrons with her lovely singing.
(c) Families can eat fish and chips while they learn about coral reefs.
(d) Triton can showcase his cooking skills.

3. What does Triton realize about himself when Mr. Salgado decides to return to Sri Lanka?
(a) Deep down inside, he's always wanted to make it on his own.
(b) He's always loved Nili too.
(c) He doesn't know what he wants out of life.
(d) He wants to become a teacher.

4. When Robert brings by a journalist to see Mr. Salgado, Miss Nili greets them wearing what?
(a) Her kimono.
(b) Mr. Salgado's bathrobe.
(c) Curlers in her hair.
(d) A bathing suit.

5. How is Mr. Salgado associated with the narrator?
(a) The narrator has Mr. Salgado arrested.
(b) The narrator used to work for Mr. Salgado.
(c) Mr. Salgado is the narrator's uncle.
(d) Mr. Salgado is the narrator's priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Salgado's old friend talk about in a phone call?

2. How does Triton change after Nili joins the household?

3. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?

4. Why does Triton run away from home?

5. What is the cashier's immigration status?

(see the answer key)

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