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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. What does the word "kolla" mean in Sinhala?
(a) Reef.
(b) Beginnings.
(c) Soda.
(d) Boy.

2. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.
(a) Eat.
(b) Leave her room.
(c) Get out of bed.
(d) Talk.

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

4. The haberdasher who stops by Mr. Salgado's house on Thursdays is one of the what who stops by regularly?
(a) Researchers.
(b) Gardeners.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Vendors.

5. Why does Nili become upset when she goes to see the fish catch?
(a) She thinks the fish market is stinky and dirty.
(b) She sees her old boyfriend there with his new wife.
(c) A reef shark is killed and a dolphin is about to be killed.
(d) One of the fishermen is rude to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joseph react when Triton shortens the broom handle?

2. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?

3. After taking care of his car, what does the narrator do at the start of the story?

4. How does Mr. Salgado treat Robert and the journalist?

5. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?

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