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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. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?
(a) One month.
(b) It's the end of his first week.
(c) It's his first night.
(d) Ten days.

2. Once inside the office, what does the narrator ask the cashier?
(a) How long he's been in England.
(b) Where he lives.
(c) Why he leaves his wife behind.
(d) Who helps him escape from Sri Lanka.

3. How old is Triton when he goes to work for Mr. Salgado?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Seven.

4. When another guest arrives for the Christmas Eve dinner at Mr. Salgado's house, what does Triton do?
(a) Storms off in anger because nobody tells him about the guest in advance.
(b) Gives up his portion of the food so that the unexpected guest may eat.
(c) Quickly arranges another setting at the table to avoid an awkward moment.
(d) Complains to Mr. Salgado that there is not enough food to go around.

5. What does Miss Nili advise regarding the holiday decor?
(a) To cover the house in twinkling lights.
(b) To add shinier decor.
(c) To take down most of it.
(d) To add more Christmas tree decorations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?

2. Who is Lucy-amma?

3. Although Mr. Salgado goes to the best schools in Colombo, he considers himself what?

4. What does Mr. Salgado talk about during the Christmas Eve dinner?

5. What does Triton find inside the cookbook he receives?

(see the answer key)

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