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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. Does the cashier understand the suggestions the narrator gives him in a Sri Lankan language?
(a) No, but he pretends he understands.
(b) He understands some.
(c) No, he doesn't.
(d) He pretends he does not understand.

2. After recording information about his car, what does the narrator do?
(a) Closes his cans of paint.
(b) Goes to pay for the gasoline.
(c) Takes his old battery in for recycling.
(d) Waxes his car.

3. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.
(a) A sea monster rising up from the depths.
(b) Dolphins speaking about the reefs.
(c) The ocean snatching at their ankles.
(d) A pirate ship sailing in the distance.

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

5. While Triton is in the kitchen after the Christmas Eve dinner, who visits him, and why?
(a) Joseph to apologize for his past behavior.
(b) Miss Nili to give him a present.
(c) One of the foreign guests to thank him.
(d) Mr. Salgado to give him further instructions.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a young servant for Mr. Salgado, Triton's regular duties include what?

2. For the dinner party on Christmas Eve, what does Triton cook for the first time ever?

3. How far away is Sri Lanka from England?

4. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?

5. When Triton goes back to the kitchen as holiday dinner guests start to leave, how does he feel?

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