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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Mr. Salgado goes to the best schools in Colombo, he considers himself what?

2. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?

3. What compensation does Joseph get, and what warning does he get, at the end of "Kolla"?

4. Does the cashier understand the suggestions the narrator gives him in a Sri Lankan language?

5. Who is Lucy-amma?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Triton do right after he fills up the tank of his old Volkswagen?

2. Where does this story begin?

3. What are young Triton's main duties at Mr. Salgado's house?

4. At the start of the story, who does the narrator speak with?

5. When Mr. Salgado leaves for a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, what additional responsibilities does he give Triton?

6. When the cashier asks the narrator if he lives close by, what does the man reply?

7. What happens in 1962, when Triton's narration begins?

8. Why is young Triton brought to Mr. Salgado's home?

9. Describe the Volkswagen introduced in the first part of the book.

10. Describe the relationship between Triton and Joseph.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through several tense and trying episodes, Triton grows and gains new perspectives on life. Citing a specific example for each character listed, explaining how tense interactions with the following individuals help Triton to develop. What new perspectives does he gain through these difficult encounters?

1. Mr. Salgado.

2. Joseph.

Essay Topic 2

From your perspective, is Mr. Salgado an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Support your answer with several examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the transformation these characters experience from the start to the end of Triton's story. Include how, exactly, they evolve and which major factors trigger their growth and changes:

1. Triton.

2. Mr. Salgado.

3. Miss Nili.

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