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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. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?
(a) Seven years ago.
(b) A year and a half.
(c) Fairly recently.
(d) A decade.

2. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?
(a) The deli.
(b) The office.
(c) The garage.
(d) The coffee shop.

3. How does Mr. Salgado feel whenever Miss Nili is not around?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Preoccupied with her.
(c) Horrendously depressed.
(d) Back to normal.

4. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?
(a) Maradankadawala.
(b) Silavatturai.
(c) Kuruwita.
(d) Colombo.

5. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?
(a) His ever-present smile.
(b) His colorful shirts.
(c) His gentle voice.
(d) His unusual glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Triton when he goes to work for Mr. Salgado?

2. How does Triton try to protect himself from Joseph when he's left alone with him in the house?

3. When Triton finds himself alone with Joseph at Mr. Salgado's house, what is he afraid of?

4. 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?

5. What does Triton find inside the cookbook he receives?

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