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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Breach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The cashier experiences technical difficulties with what?
(a) Electronic till.
(b) Jumper cables.
(c) Pressurized hose.
(d) Paint drying unit.

2. After taking care of his car, what does the narrator do at the start of the story?
(a) Buys an ice cream cone.
(b) Drops his wallet.
(c) Assists another driver.
(d) Records data in a logbook.

3. When the cashier experiences technical difficulties, what does he consider doing?
(a) Throwing the unit away.
(b) Calling for help.
(c) Quitting his job.
(d) Rummaging through the shed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?

2. When the cashier mentions the part of Sri Lanka that he's from, what does the narrator think of?

3. When the narrator and cashier meet, what is happening in Sri Lanka?

4. In response to the intrusion upon the conversation between him and the narrator, what does the cashier do?

5. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?

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