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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III A Thousand Fingers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the narrator begins to speak about his former life in Sri Lanka, he talks about a ______.
(a) Bay-fronted house.
(b) Flower-adorned shrine.
(c) Glass-bottom boat.
(d) Dome-shaped temple.

2. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?
(a) Lucy-amma.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) Triton.
(d) Joseph.

3. What does Miss Nili drop during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Piece of pie.
(b) Cup of coffee.
(c) Piece of turkey.
(d) Glass of wine.

4. When Triton goes back to the kitchen as holiday dinner guests start to leave, how does he feel?
(a) Elated that the guests love the meal.
(b) Sad to be far away from his family.
(c) Overwhelmed by the cleanup he has to do.
(d) Angry that Mr. Salgado works him so hard.

5. Alone in the house, Triton falls asleep. When he is awakened by a sound, what does he think it is?
(a) Wind knocking a window open.
(b) A robber.
(c) Stray cat.
(d) Mr. Salgado returning.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Mr. Salgado associated with the narrator?

3. What does Triton serve the Christmas Eve dinner guests for dessert?

4. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?

5. How does Nili feel about the food Triton prepares?

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