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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. When the men at the poker party call to Triton to bring more beer, what does he do?
(a) Ignores them.
(b) Goes fishing.
(c) Brings wine instead.
(d) Brings coffee instead.

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

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

4. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Reading.
(d) Cooking.

5. What vehicle does the narrator own when the story opens?
(a) Fiat.
(b) Honda.
(c) Volkswagen.
(d) Renault.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Triton, Mr. Salgado, and others in the neighborhood hear coming from house number eight?

2. Once inside the office, what does the narrator ask the cashier?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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