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

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

3. Which of the following is NOT included in the "Five Lessons" Wijetunga speaks of to Triton?
(a) Plans for revolution in Sri Lanka.
(b) Self-empowerment through wind farms.
(c) Social movements around the world.
(d) Basic teachings of capitalism.

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

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 put money in a roadside blessing box.
(b) To have a picnic lunch by the temple pond.
(c) To purchase water and a box lunch for each of them.
(d) To pray at the travelers' shrine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Salgado treat Robert and the journalist?

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

3. Why does Mr. Salgado start to ignore marine-related projects that used to captivate him?

4. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What gift does Nili bring Triton on Christmas Eve after the dinner party?

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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