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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) A philosopher, not a scientist.
(b) Self-educated.
(c) Not smart enough.
(d) Far more intelligent than his colleagues.

2. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?
(a) The garage.
(b) The office.
(c) The coffee shop.
(d) The deli.

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

4. Who is Lucy-amma?
(a) The old cook-woman.
(b) The young girl next door.
(c) The neighborhood matchmaker.
(d) The local school teacher.

5. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?
(a) He has some schooling but he does not like the teachers.
(b) He's been to school, knows how to read and write, and speaks some English.
(c) He's been to school at the temple and is familiar with religious teachings.
(d) He has no time for school because he's had to help raise his siblings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?

3. When the cashier mentions the part of Sri Lanka that he's from, what does the narrator think of?

4. Why are Triton and Joseph left alone at Mr. Salgado's house?

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

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