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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the group has dinner at the observatory, Mr. Salgado talks about an idea he has about creating an instrument to ___.
(a) Detect large schools of fish along the coast.
(b) Measure sound waves.
(c) Generate electricity from the sea.
(d) Remove pollutants from the bay.

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

3. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?
(a) Reading.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Cleaning.

4. Who calls Nili right before lunch is served to the poker crowd?
(a) Dias.
(b) Robert.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her former employer.

5. Who is Palitha Aluthgoda, a prominent figure who is assassinated?
(a) Mr. Salgado's former professor.
(b) Triton's uncle.
(c) An arrogant television star.
(d) A popular, wealthy businessman.

6. For the dinner party on Christmas Eve, what does Triton cook for the first time ever?
(a) Coconut cream pie.
(b) Ham.
(c) Pecan pie.
(d) Turkey.

7. Why does Wijetunga tell Triton that children need an education?
(a) To have the opportunity to leave Sri Lanka if they wish.
(b) To later earn a good living and support a large family.
(c) So they can make something of themselves.
(d) So they can question authority.

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

9. Mr. Dias Liyanage wants Mr. Salgado to take a job with a foundation interested in what?
(a) Coral business.
(b) Fishing industry.
(c) Soil conservation.
(d) Cultural preservation.

10. Triton recalls a time when he is making lasagna and Nili tells him that ___.
(a) He doesn't belong there.
(b) He's preparing it all wrong.
(c) She thinks he's cute.
(d) He reminds her of a childhood friend.

11. What do Robert and the journalist want to know when they stop by to visit Mr. Salgado?
(a) How the coastal village lifestyle is changing due to sea erosion.
(b) How the project to convert the ocean's energy into electricity is coming along.
(c) How quickly the reef is deteriorating.
(d) How much it costs to build a protective seawall.

12. What changes does Miss Nili bring about in Mr. Salgado's house?
(a) She hires additional household staff.
(b) She insists on new routines and schedules.
(c) She orders repairs and remodels.
(d) She insists on doing most of the cooking herself.

13. Why does Mr. Salgado start to ignore marine-related projects that used to captivate him?
(a) Spending time with Miss Nili, he becomes a socialite.
(b) He's too preoccupied with Wijetunga's transformation.
(c) The government interferes too much with his science projects.
(d) He turns his attention to musical pursuits.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Nili do after she and Mr. Salgado return from the inauguration party?

2. As Triton unpacks Nili's suitcases, what fascinates him?

3. What does Mr. Salgado talk about during the Christmas Eve dinner?

4. What does Triton do after he finishes serving Christmas Eve dinner to Mr. Salgado and his guests?

5. When the men at the poker party call to Triton to bring more beer, what does he do?

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