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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 Miss Nili do after she and Mr. Salgado return from the inauguration party?
(a) Takes a walk along the beach.
(b) Plays sultry music.
(c) Prepares coffee for everyone.
(d) Sits on the sofa and cries.

2. What does the word "kolla" mean in Sinhala?
(a) Soda.
(b) Boy.
(c) Reef.
(d) Beginnings.

3. After escaping from Joseph, where does Triton go to wait?
(a) In the living room.
(b) In the library.
(c) By the gate.
(d) At the courthouse.

4. How does Mr. Salgado treat Robert and the journalist?
(a) With impatience.
(b) With suspicion.
(c) With tolerance.
(d) With respect.

5. What changes does Miss Nili bring about in Mr. Salgado's house?
(a) She insists on doing most of the cooking herself.
(b) She insists on new routines and schedules.
(c) She orders repairs and remodels.
(d) She hires additional household staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joseph leaves and Triton is left alone in the house, how does the boy feel?

2. Why are Triton and Joseph left alone at Mr. Salgado's house?

3. What does Mr. Salgado talk about during the Christmas Eve dinner?

4. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?

5. When Triton finds himself alone with Joseph at Mr. Salgado's house, what is he afraid of?

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