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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. What does Mr. Salgado's house represent to Triton when he is a boy?
(a) A beautiful prison.
(b) Center of the universe.
(c) A magical place to explore and enjoy.
(d) Home away from home.

2. At the Christmas Eve dinner, who watches Miss Nili intently as she speaks?
(a) Triton.
(b) Dias.
(c) Robert.
(d) Joseph.

3. Why does Triton wish Miss Nili would come by the house more often?
(a) She always tips him after he serves dinner.
(b) He likes how she smells of jasmine blossoms.
(c) She has a good effect on Mr. Salgado.
(d) She brings him news of his family.

4. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?
(a) June 1965.
(b) April 1969.
(c) December 1971.
(d) February 1967.

5. The cashier experiences technical difficulties with what?
(a) Electronic till.
(b) Paint drying unit.
(c) Jumper cables.
(d) Pressurized hose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the individual who approaches the cashier and narrator begin to do?

2. The region of Sri Lanka that the cashier comes from is once what?

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

4. What does Triton do after he finishes serving Christmas Eve dinner to Mr. Salgado and his guests?

5. Once inside the office, what does the narrator ask the cashier?

(see the answer key)

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