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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. During a trip to the bungalow observatory, how does Triton help out?
(a) Taking dictation for Mr. Salgado.
(b) Sweeping the surrounding pathways.
(c) Rearranging science books on the shelves.
(d) Cooking and doing housework.

2. Why are Triton and Joseph left alone at Mr. Salgado's house?
(a) Mr. Salgado is on a business trip and Lucy-amma is taking care of a dying relative.
(b) Mr. Salgado and Lucy-amma take separate trips at the same time.
(c) Mr. Salgado is on vacation and Lucy-amma is in the hospital.
(d) Mr. Salgado takes Lucy-amma out for her birthday.

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

4. What does Triton find inside the cookbook he receives?
(a) A map of Sri Lanka.
(b) A thank you letter.
(c) A letter meant for someone else.
(d) A one hundred rupee note.

5. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?
(a) Triton.
(b) Lucy-amma.
(c) Joseph.
(d) A neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?

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

3. What does Triton do after he finishes serving Christmas Eve dinner to Mr. Salgado and his guests?

4. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?

5. Mr. Salgado tells Triton that Dias is dead and explains that he ___.

(see the answer key)

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