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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) He's too preoccupied with Wijetunga's transformation.
(c) Spending time with Miss Nili, he becomes a socialite.
(d) He turns his attention to musical pursuits.

2. Which of the following is NOT included in the "Five Lessons" Wijetunga speaks of to Triton?
(a) Social movements around the world.
(b) Plans for revolution in Sri Lanka.
(c) Self-empowerment through wind farms.
(d) Basic teachings of capitalism.

3. At the poker party, Mr. Salgado can't eat and drinks too much beer because he's worried about what?
(a) Why Triton wants to quit.
(b) The fast-approaching hurricane.
(c) Where Nili is and what she's doing.
(d) Whether or not his project is getting funded.

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

5. Why does Nili become upset when she goes to see the fish catch?
(a) One of the fishermen is rude to her.
(b) A reef shark is killed and a dolphin is about to be killed.
(c) She thinks the fish market is stinky and dirty.
(d) She sees her old boyfriend there with his new wife.

6. What does Miss Nili do a few days after the Christmas Eve party?
(a) Moves in with Mr. Salgado.
(b) Bakes Triton a cake.
(c) Quits her job.
(d) Takes a three-day trip.

7. What is the Mahaweli Scheme?
(a) An inland irrigation project.
(b) A child protection plan.
(c) A reef protection initiative.
(d) An extensive food cooperative.

8. Where do the Christmas Eve dinner guests retire to while Triton clears the table?
(a) Game room to play a board game.
(b) Garden to enjoy some fresh air.
(c) Lounge to watch television.
(d) Sitting room for coffee.

9. When the men at the poker party call to Triton to bring more beer, what does he do?
(a) Goes fishing.
(b) Brings coffee instead.
(c) Brings wine instead.
(d) Ignores them.

10. How does Wijetunga, Mr. Salgados' assistant, change in Part III of the book?
(a) He grows a beard, is kinder to Triton, and speaks of revolution.
(b) He completes his education and knows almost as much as Mr. Salgado does about reefs.
(c) He becomes a vegetarian and speaks of attaining enlightenment.
(d) He goes through a bitter divorce and child custody battle.

11. Wijetunga's radical idea about improving his country is to ___.
(a) Legalize gambling.
(b) First destroy in order to create something better.
(c) Use every available space for growing fruits and vegetables.
(d) Make alliances with their enemies.

12. One evening, Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado argue about what to do because Nili wants to go out but Salgado wants to ___.
(a) Work on his project.
(b) Have a poker party.
(c) Eat leftovers.
(d) Visit his brother.

13. How does Nili feel about the food Triton prepares?
(a) She tolerates it.
(b) She loves it.
(c) She thinks he can do much better.
(d) She'd rather he add more spices.

14. After their near accident on the drive to the observatory, Mr. Salgado, his friend, and Triton stop by a temple for what?
(a) To pray at the travelers' shrine.
(b) To put money in a roadside blessing box.
(c) To purchase water and a box lunch for each of them.
(d) To have a picnic lunch by the temple pond.

15. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.
(a) Leave her room.
(b) Get out of bed.
(c) Eat.
(d) Talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado are out one evening, Triton wonders what his life is like if he ___.

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

3. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?

4. Mr. Salgado tells Triton that Dias is dead and explains that he ___.

5. What does Triton serve the Christmas Eve dinner guests for dessert?

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