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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 is Triton worried about, regarding being under Joseph's rule?
(a) That he, too, becomes mean and corrupt.
(b) That Joseph slits his throat.
(c) That he attacks the man to protect himself.
(d) That Joseph sells him to a passing tourist.

2. What compensation does Joseph get, and what warning does he get, at the end of "Kolla"?
(a) He receives severance pay and is warned to never come back.
(b) He is given a cake and is told to leave Lucy-amma alone.
(c) He is given a farewell party and told never to go near Triton again.
(d) He receives a shirt and is warned to stay sober from now on.

3. When the cashier experiences technical difficulties, what does he consider doing?
(a) Rummaging through the shed.
(b) Calling for help.
(c) Quitting his job.
(d) Throwing the unit away.

4. What color is the narrator's vehicle mentioned at the start of the story?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Cream.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?

2. As a young servant for Mr. Salgado, Triton's regular duties include what?

3. During a trip to the bungalow observatory, how does Triton help out?

4. When Joseph leaves and Triton is left alone in the house, how does the boy feel?

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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