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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Nili advise regarding the holiday decor?
(a) To take down most of it.
(b) To add more Christmas tree decorations.
(c) To cover the house in twinkling lights.
(d) To add shinier decor.

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

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

4. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?
(a) February 1967.
(b) December 1971.
(c) April 1969.
(d) June 1965.

5. When Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado are out one evening, Triton wonders what his life is like if he ___.
(a) Works in a restaurant or goex to hotel school.
(b) Learns to sew or play the piano.
(c) Stows away on a passing ship.
(d) Never leaves his childhood home.

6. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?
(a) The government does not run the program correctly.
(b) He would rather conduct his research independently.
(c) There is little pay in working for the government.
(d) He does not want to play the politicians' games.

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

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

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

10. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?
(a) Pursue his passion for music.
(b) Work at an institute.
(c) Forget about Nili and find a new love.
(d) Open a restaurant.

11. When Triton goes back to the kitchen as holiday dinner guests start to leave, how does he feel?
(a) Overwhelmed by the cleanup he has to do.
(b) Elated that the guests love the meal.
(c) Angry that Mr. Salgado works him so hard.
(d) Sad to be far away from his family.

12. As Triton closes up the main house following the Christmas Eve dinner, who does he find together on the sofa?
(a) Robert and Miss Ellie.
(b) Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili.
(c) Miss Ellie and Joseph.
(d) Miss Nili and Robert.

13. What does Miss Nili do when Mr. Salgado accuses her of sleeping with Robert?
(a) Cries, saying the accusation hurts.
(b) Says she loves Robert.
(c) Laughs loudly and slaps him.
(d) Insults him angrily and leaves.

14. Why is Triton worried about having to move Mr. Salgado's shoes to the spare room?
(a) He has an irrational fear of shoes.
(b) He's afraid of mixing them up.
(c) He doesn't want to damage them.
(d) There is very little space there for them.

15. Why does Nili worry that she's really not invited to the Mahaweli Scheme inauguration party?
(a) One of the party organizers dislikes her.
(b) She's not a wife.
(c) Her name does not appear on the invitation.
(d) Mr. Salgado often gets the details wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Christmas Eve dinner guests start to leave, what does Mr. Salgado tell Triton to do?

2. Where do the Christmas Eve dinner guests retire to while Triton clears the table?

3. Who is Wijetunga?

4. Triton's wish to see more of the outside world comes true when Mr. Salgado takes him to ___.

5. Who calls Nili right before lunch is served to the poker crowd?

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