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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Mr. Salgado goes to the best schools in Colombo, he considers himself what?
(a) Far more intelligent than his colleagues.
(b) Not smart enough.
(c) A philosopher, not a scientist.
(d) Self-educated.

2. When Triton takes a small red onion and cuts it into quarters, what does he intend to do?
(a) Play a prank on his neighbor.
(b) Hurt Joseph somehow.
(c) Season his food with it.
(d) Protect himself against ghosts and demons.

3. With Joseph gone, Triton goes from being houseboy to being ___.
(a) Gardener.
(b) Errand boy.
(c) Butler.
(d) Housekeeper.

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

5. What does Mr. Salgado's house represent to Triton when he is a boy?
(a) A magical place to explore and enjoy.
(b) A beautiful prison.
(c) Center of the universe.
(d) Home away from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away is Sri Lanka from England?

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

3. As the narrator begins to speak about his former life in Sri Lanka, he talks about a ______.

4. In the story, who is Joseph?

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

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