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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a trip to the bungalow observatory, how does Triton help out?
(a) Taking dictation for Mr. Salgado.
(b) Sweeping the surrounding pathways.
(c) Rearranging science books on the shelves.
(d) Cooking and doing housework.

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Nili drop during the Christmas Eve dinner?

2. What do Robert and the journalist want to know when they stop by to visit Mr. Salgado?

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

4. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Salgado do on Christmas Eve?

2. Explain how the ocean is used as a significant symbol in "Part III, A Thousand Fingers".

3. How does Triton grow and evolve from "Part I, Kolla" to "Part II, Cook's Joy" in Reef?

4. How does the personal transformation of Wijetunga, Mr. Salgado's work assistant, reflect the transformation taking place in Sri Lanka?

5. Who is Nili?

6. Describe the trip Mr. Salgado, Mr. Liyanage, and Triton take to the observatory.

7. What happens after Mr. Salgado accuses Miss Nili of sleeping with Robert?

8. Problems start to appear in the relationship between Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado, and she's in a very bad mood right before a poker party. What does she do during the party, and how does Mr. Salgado react?

9. Describe Nili's reaction when she accompanies Triton to the fish market.

10. Despite his misgivings, Mr. Salgado accepts the job offered to him by his friend, Mr. Dias Liyanage. How does this affect Triton?

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