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

2. What is the narrator doing as the story opens?
(a) Painting his car.
(b) Filling the tank of his car.
(c) Washing his car.
(d) Replacing the battery of his car.

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

4. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?
(a) So the monthly electric bill won't be as high.
(b) So he can take a ten-minute smoking break.
(c) To keep customers away while the problem is being resolved.
(d) To close early and go home to his family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After taking care of his car, what does the narrator do at the start of the story?

2. After the cashier shares information about himself with the narrator, what does he ask?

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

4. Meticulous when it comes to creating lists, what does the narrator log after servicing his car?

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

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