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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used to own the car that belongs to the narrator at the start of the story?
(a) Lucy-amma.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Mr. Salgado.
(d) Miss Nili.

2. As the narrator begins to speak about his former life in Sri Lanka, he talks about a ______.
(a) Bay-fronted house.
(b) Flower-adorned shrine.
(c) Dome-shaped temple.
(d) Glass-bottom boat.

3. What vehicle does the narrator own when the story opens?
(a) Volkswagen.
(b) Renault.
(c) Honda.
(d) Fiat.

4. When the cashier mentions the part of Sri Lanka that he's from, what does the narrator think of?
(a) Jasmine flowers.
(b) Pearls.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Oysters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The cashier experiences technical difficulties with what?

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

3. How long has the narrator been out of Sri Lanka?

4. Once inside the office, what does the narrator ask the cashier?

5. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?

(see the answer key)

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