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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 is the cashier's immigration status?
(a) Illegal immigrant.
(b) Naturalized citizen.
(c) Dual citizen.
(d) Refugee.

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

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

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

5. In what language does the narrator try to speak to the cashier?
(a) Swedish.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Sinhala.
(d) Swahili.

Short Answer Questions

1. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?

2. When Triton gets up to investigate the source of the sound in the house, he finds Joseph in Mr. Salgado's room. What is the man doing there?

3. How does Joseph feel and act towards Triton?

4. Why is the cashier impressed with the narrator?

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

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