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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Miss Nili and Robert.
(c) Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili.
(d) Miss Ellie and Joseph.

3. What does Miss Nili drop during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Piece of turkey.
(b) Cup of coffee.
(c) Piece of pie.
(d) Glass of wine.

4. When the Christmas Eve dinner guests start to leave, what does Mr. Salgado tell Triton to do?
(a) Send each guest home with a bottle of wine.
(b) Send each guest home with a plate of cookies.
(c) Have some turkey.
(d) Have a cup of coffee.

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

6. What does Triton do after he finishes serving Christmas Eve dinner to Mr. Salgado and his guests?
(a) Eats his meal out in the garden.
(b) Pulls a chair up and joins the party.
(c) Goes outside to gaze at the stars.
(d) Moves to the doorway and watches the guests.

7. When Triton takes towels to Miss Nili's and Mr. Salgado's room, what does he accidentally see?
(a) Mr. Salgado doing drugs.
(b) Mr. Salgado with another woman.
(c) A note from Miss Nili to Mr. Salgado.
(d) A nude Miss Nili.

8. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.
(a) Dolphins speaking about the reefs.
(b) A pirate ship sailing in the distance.
(c) A sea monster rising up from the depths.
(d) The ocean snatching at their ankles.

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. Why does Triton wish Miss Nili would come by the house more often?
(a) He likes how she smells of jasmine blossoms.
(b) She always tips him after he serves dinner.
(c) She brings him news of his family.
(d) She has a good effect on Mr. Salgado.

13. How do the guests react to the meal Triton prepares for Christmas Eve?
(a) They are underwhelmed.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They tell him it's too cold.
(d) They don't like it but they're polite about it.

14. After Miss Nili stops working at The Sea Hopper Hotel, what dream does she develop?
(a) To start a school for chefs.
(b) To get married and have five children.
(c) To become a tour guide in the island's pearl district.
(d) To build her own hotel.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Triton recalls a time when he is making lasagna and Nili tells him that ___.

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

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

4. How does Wijetunga, Mr. Salgados' assistant, change in Part III of the book?

5. What does Miss Nili do a few days after the Christmas Eve party?

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