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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II Cook's Joy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used to own the car that belongs to the narrator at the start of the story?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Miss Nili.
(c) Mr. Salgado.
(d) Lucy-amma.

2. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?
(a) Lucy-amma.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Triton.
(d) A neighbor.

3. When Joseph is in Mr. Salgado's room, what does he do when Triton finds him there?
(a) Pushes the boy onto the bed.
(b) Lets out a loud scream.
(c) Runs out the door.
(d) Threatens the boy with a knife.

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

5. As Triton waits to meet Mr. Salgado, he:
(a) Plays his guitar.
(b) Paces in the courtyard.
(c) Sits on the floor.
(d) Chats with a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stumbles towards the narrator and the cashier as the two are engrossed in conversation?

2. Mr. Dias Liyanage wants Mr. Salgado to take a job with a foundation interested in what?

3. When another guest arrives for the Christmas Eve dinner at Mr. Salgado's house, what does Triton do?

4. With Joseph gone, Triton goes from being houseboy to being ___.

5. When Triton takes a small red onion and cuts it into quarters, what does he intend to do?

(see the answer key)

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