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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Triton find inside the cookbook he receives?
(a) A thank you letter.
(b) A one hundred rupee note.
(c) A map of Sri Lanka.
(d) A letter meant for someone else.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Wijetunga?
(a) Mr. Salgado's next-door neighbor.
(b) Triton's youngest brother.
(c) Mr. Salgado's assistant at the observatory.
(d) Triton's father.

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.

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

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

4. What kind of fish does Triton purchase from a group of fishermen?

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

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