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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I Kolla.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Triton run away from home?
(a) His mother wants him to become a temple priest, but he refuses.
(b) He burns a roof at his school and fears his father's wrath.
(c) He is tired of the daily beatings he receives from his uncle.
(d) He is the oldest of twelve kids and he wants to get away from the daily chaos.

3. When the narrator and cashier meet, what is happening in Sri Lanka?
(a) War.
(b) Invasion.
(c) Floods.
(d) Reconciliation.

4. 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?
(a) Someone tries to break in, but Triton chases him away.
(b) Joseph steals Mr. Salgado's best wine the night before.
(c) The raging storm outside keeps Triton up all night.
(d) Triton fears the house may be haunted.

5. When Mr. Salgado returns from his trip and finds Joseph first missing and later drunk, what does he do?
(a) Punches him.
(b) Fires him.
(c) Gives him coffee.
(d) Asks Triton what happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joseph react when Triton shortens the broom handle?

2. When the cashier experiences technical difficulties, what does he consider doing?

3. At night, what does young Triton dream of?

4. The region of Sri Lanka that the cashier comes from is once what?

5. What do Triton, Mr. Salgado, and others in the neighborhood hear coming from house number eight?

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