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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. Why does Triton seek refuge in the kitchen?
(a) It's the only room in the house with a door that locks.
(b) He has a secret hiding place behind the kitchen pantry.
(c) It reminds him of the times he helps his mother in the kitchen.
(d) Joseph does not go in there when onions are being prepared.

2. While Triton is in the kitchen after the Christmas Eve dinner, who visits him, and why?
(a) Mr. Salgado to give him further instructions.
(b) Joseph to apologize for his past behavior.
(c) Miss Nili to give him a present.
(d) One of the foreign guests to thank him.

3. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?
(a) Sneaking into the neighborhood school while his employer naps.
(b) His employer hires a tutor for him.
(c) Watching educational television shows.
(d) Reading his neighbor's schoolbooks.

4. How does Nili feel about the food Triton prepares?
(a) She loves it.
(b) She'd rather he add more spices.
(c) She thinks he can do much better.
(d) She tolerates it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Christmas Eve dinner guests retire to while Triton clears the table?

2. When Mr. Salgado returns from his trip and finds Joseph first missing and later drunk, what does he do?

3. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?

4. The haberdasher who stops by Mr. Salgado's house on Thursdays is one of the what who stops by regularly?

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

(see the answer key)

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