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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 another guest arrives for the Christmas Eve dinner at Mr. Salgado's house, what does Triton do?
(a) Storms off in anger because nobody tells him about the guest in advance.
(b) Gives up his portion of the food so that the unexpected guest may eat.
(c) Quickly arranges another setting at the table to avoid an awkward moment.
(d) Complains to Mr. Salgado that there is not enough food to go around.

2. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?
(a) June 1965.
(b) December 1971.
(c) February 1967.
(d) April 1969.

3. What does Triton do while the men at the poker party chat over drinks?
(a) Makes himself a sandwich.
(b) Walks in the garden.
(c) Talks with Miss Nili.
(d) Cleans the kitchen.

4. What does Miss Nili do when Mr. Salgado accuses her of sleeping with Robert?
(a) Insults him angrily and leaves.
(b) Says she loves Robert.
(c) Laughs loudly and slaps him.
(d) Cries, saying the accusation hurts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wijetunga's radical idea about improving his country is to ___.

2. What is the cashier's immigration status?

3. After the cashier shares information about himself with the narrator, what does he ask?

4. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?

5. How does Joseph feel and act towards Triton?

(see the answer key)

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