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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. How does Mr. Salgado feel whenever Miss Nili is not around?
(a) Horrendously depressed.
(b) Preoccupied with her.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Back to normal.

2. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?
(a) His gentle voice.
(b) His ever-present smile.
(c) His colorful shirts.
(d) His unusual glasses.

3. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?
(a) He's been to school at the temple and is familiar with religious teachings.
(b) He has no time for school because he's had to help raise his siblings.
(c) He's been to school, knows how to read and write, and speaks some English.
(d) He has some schooling but he does not like the teachers.

4. 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 takes Lucy-amma out for her birthday.
(c) Mr. Salgado is on vacation and Lucy-amma is in the hospital.
(d) Mr. Salgado and Lucy-amma take separate trips at the same time.

5. For the holidays, what does Mr. Salgado bring home for the first time ever?
(a) Nativity scene.
(b) Christmas tree.
(c) Dark chocolate fudge.
(d) Pumpkin pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cashier's immigration status?

2. What changes does Miss Nili bring about in Mr. Salgado's house?

3. Who stumbles towards the narrator and the cashier as the two are engrossed in conversation?

4. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?

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

(see the answer key)

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