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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 leaves and Triton is left alone in the house, how does the boy feel?
(a) Trapped.
(b) At peace.
(c) Terribly frightened.
(d) Angry.

2. In what language does the narrator try to speak to the cashier?
(a) Sinhala.
(b) Swedish.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Swahili.

3. What languages does the cashier say he speaks?
(a) Turkish and French.
(b) Tamil and a little English.
(c) Hebrew and French.
(d) Hindi and a little English.

4. How does Triton change after Nili joins the household?
(a) He cooks meals that impress her.
(b) He spends more time with her than with Mr. Salgado.
(c) He becomes quiet and moody.
(d) He decides to grow a flower garden for her.

5. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?
(a) It's the end of his first week.
(b) It's his first night.
(c) One month.
(d) Ten days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mr. Salgado distracted on the drive to the observatory?

3. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.

4. When Triton takes a small red onion and cuts it into quarters, what does he intend to do?

5. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?

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