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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With Mr. Salgado spending more time out of the house with his new job, Triton spends more time doing what?

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

3. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?

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

5. What changes does Miss Nili's presence create in Mr. Salgado?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Triton prepare for Nili's move to Mr. Salgado's house?

3. During the festive dinner party at his home with Miss Nili and several other distinguished guests, what does Mr. Salgado talk about?

4. Describe the tension that exists between Mr. Salgado and the journalist who comes to ask him questions about sea erosion.

5. Describe Triton's experience at the Christmas Eve dinner.

6. How does Triton feel about the sea?

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

8. Who is Nili?

9. What transformations does the household undergo after Miss Nili moves into Mr. Salgado's house?

10. How does the relationship between Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili change after the Christmas Eve party?

(see the answer keys)

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