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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 Mr. Salgado's house represent to Triton when he is a boy?
(a) A magical place to explore and enjoy.
(b) A beautiful prison.
(c) Home away from home.
(d) Center of the universe.

2. For the holidays, what does Mr. Salgado bring home for the first time ever?
(a) Nativity scene.
(b) Christmas tree.
(c) Dark chocolate fudge.
(d) Pumpkin pie.

3. What does Miss Nili advise regarding the holiday decor?
(a) To take down most of it.
(b) To add shinier decor.
(c) To cover the house in twinkling lights.
(d) To add more Christmas tree decorations.

4. The cashier experiences technical difficulties with what?
(a) Paint drying unit.
(b) Pressurized hose.
(c) Jumper cables.
(d) Electronic till.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Nili do a few days after the Christmas Eve party?

2. One evening, Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado argue about what to do because Nili wants to go out but Salgado wants to ___.

3. How long has the narrator been out of Sri Lanka?

4. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?

5. What vehicle does the narrator own when the story opens?

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