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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Triton serve the Christmas Eve dinner guests for dessert?
(a) Christmas cookies.
(b) Pumpkin pie.
(c) Coconut cream pie.
(d) Christmas pudding.

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

3. As Triton unpacks Nili's suitcases, what fascinates him?
(a) The unusual color of her suitcases.
(b) Her large collection of perfumes and colognes.
(c) The magazines she reads.
(d) The fabric her clothes are made of.

4. Mr. Salgado tells Triton that Dias is dead and explains that he ___.
(a) Dies of a heart attack.
(b) Crashes the jeep against a tree.
(c) Drowns at sea.
(d) Is assassinated.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Mr. Salgado distracted on the drive to the observatory?
(a) He has a lot on his mind.
(b) Mr. Dias Liyanage is talking too much.
(c) He's too busy reciting poetry.
(d) He's too hungry to focus on driving.

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

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

13. How does Mr. Salgado feel when Miss Nili is around?
(a) Happy.
(b) Bashful.
(c) Confused.
(d) Tense.

14. Why is Wijetunga dismayed when Triton tell hims that Miss Nili runs a hotel?
(a) He used to date Miss Nili and does not want to hear about her.
(b) He once has a terrible accident at a hotel.
(c) He believes women should not work in business.
(d) He believes tourists ruin their country.

15. What does Mr. Salgado talk about during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) The shifting trade winds.
(b) His new car.
(c) Miss Nili's job at the hotel.
(d) The ocean's thermodynamics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Triton wish Miss Nili would come by the house more often?

2. Who is Palitha Aluthgoda, a prominent figure who is assassinated?

3. When Mr. Salgado brings up the story of an ark, how do the other guests react?

4. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?

5. How does Mr. Salgado feel whenever Miss Nili is not around?

(see the answer keys)

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