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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the individual who approaches the cashier and narrator begin to do?
(a) Hammers at the window.
(b) Calls their names.
(c) Laughs out loud.
(d) Cries loudly.

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

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

4. Why does Triton run away from home?
(a) He burns a roof at his school and fears his father's wrath.
(b) His mother wants him to become a temple priest, but he refuses.
(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.

5. As a young servant for Mr. Salgado, Triton's regular duties include what?
(a) Organizing books and catching fish.
(b) Serving tea and sweeping floors.
(c) Milking cows and gathering eggs.
(d) Watering plants and taking food to the poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used to own the car that belongs to the narrator at the start of the story?

2. How does Triton try to protect himself from Joseph when he's left alone with him in the house?

3. As Triton waits to meet Mr. Salgado, he:

4. What color is the narrator's vehicle mentioned at the start of the story?

5. How old is Lucy-amma?

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