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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. After escaping from Joseph, where does Triton go to wait?
(a) At the courthouse.
(b) In the library.
(c) By the gate.
(d) In the living room.

2. Meticulous when it comes to creating lists, what does the narrator log after servicing his car?
(a) Month, day, year, and length of car wash.
(b) Date, time, and paint batch number.
(c) Mileage, date, and gasoline volume.
(d) Date, time, and battery model number.

3. When Joseph leaves and Triton is left alone in the house, how does the boy feel?
(a) Trapped.
(b) Terribly frightened.
(c) At peace.
(d) Angry.

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

5. How does Mr. Salgado feel when Miss Nili is around?
(a) Bashful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Tense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who carves the turkey during the Christmas Eve dinner?

2. At the start of the story, what does the narrator notice about the cashier?

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

4. In what language does the narrator try to speak to the cashier?

5. Why does Triton wish Miss Nili would come by the house more often?

(see the answer key)

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