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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Triton's wish to see more of the outside world comes true when Mr. Salgado takes him to ___.
(a) The observatory.
(b) The library.
(c) The coffee plantation.
(d) The amusement park.

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

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

7. What does Miss Nili do after she and Mr. Salgado return from the inauguration party?
(a) Plays sultry music.
(b) Sits on the sofa and cries.
(c) Prepares coffee for everyone.
(d) Takes a walk along the beach.

8. 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 add shinier decor.
(d) To cover the house in twinkling lights.

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

10. 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) Moves to the doorway and watches the guests.
(d) Goes outside to gaze at the stars.

11. Who carves the turkey during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Miss Nili.
(b) Lucy-amma.
(c) Triton.
(d) Mr. Salgado.

12. As Mr. Salgado drives the Land-Rover to the observatory, what does he almost hit?
(a) Cow.
(b) Building.
(c) Bus.
(d) Tree.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?

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

3. While Triton is in the kitchen after the Christmas Eve dinner, who visits him, and why?

4. Why does Nili become upset when she goes to see the fish catch?

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

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