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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. In response to the intrusion upon the conversation between him and the narrator, what does the cashier do?
(a) Hugs the individual who approached them.
(b) Shows the approaching individual the "Closed" sign.
(c) Turns off the cubicle light.
(d) Takes out his pepper spray.

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

3. How does young Triton feel about the sea?
(a) He's bored by it and wants to go home.
(b) He's both mesmerized and frightened by it.
(c) He wants to go deep sea fishing.
(d) He longs to travel across the sea on a large ship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of the story, what does the narrator notice about the cashier?

2. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?

3. When the cashier mentions the part of Sri Lanka that he's from, what does the narrator think of?

4. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?

5. Who is Palitha Aluthgoda, a prominent figure who is assassinated?

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