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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 Joseph is in Mr. Salgado's room, what does he do when Triton finds him there?
(a) Runs out the door.
(b) Threatens the boy with a knife.
(c) Lets out a loud scream.
(d) Pushes the boy onto the bed.

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

3. What compensation does Joseph get, and what warning does he get, at the end of "Kolla"?
(a) He is given a cake and is told to leave Lucy-amma alone.
(b) He is given a farewell party and told never to go near Triton again.
(c) He receives a shirt and is warned to stay sober from now on.
(d) He receives severance pay and is warned to never come back.

4. Why does Mr. Salgado start to ignore marine-related projects that used to captivate him?
(a) The government interferes too much with his science projects.
(b) Spending time with Miss Nili, he becomes a socialite.
(c) He turns his attention to musical pursuits.
(d) He's too preoccupied with Wijetunga's transformation.

5. The cashier experiences technical difficulties with what?
(a) Paint drying unit.
(b) Electronic till.
(c) Jumper cables.
(d) Pressurized hose.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Triton waits to meet Mr. Salgado, he:

2. Why does Miss Nili borrow Mr. Salgado's blue shirt?

3. When Mr. Salgado brings up the story of an ark, how do the other guests react?

4. When the narrator and cashier meet, what is happening in Sri Lanka?

5. One night, Triton dreams that there is a demon in the house, and in the morning he oversleeps. What does he tell Mr. Salgado that morning?

(see the answer key)

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