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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. What does Miss Nili advise regarding the holiday decor?
2. Who is Wijetunga?
3. What changes does Miss Nili's presence create in Mr. Salgado?
4. Why does Mr. Salgado start to ignore marine-related projects that used to captivate him?
5. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.
Short Essay Questions
1. What gift does Nili bring Triton on Christmas Eve after the dinner party?
2. Describe the tension that exists between Mr. Salgado and the journalist who comes to ask him questions about sea erosion.
3. Despite his misgivings, Mr. Salgado accepts the job offered to him by his friend, Mr. Dias Liyanage. How does this affect Triton?
4. How is Triton's name a fitting choice in light of the story's theme and setting?
5. 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?
6. What does Mr. Salgado do on Christmas Eve?
7. How does Mr. Salgado's personality change after Nili moves into the house?
8. Who is Nili?
9. How does Triton prepare for Nili's move to Mr. Salgado's house?
10. When his friend, Mr. Dias Liyanage, offers Mr. Salgado a job with a foundation interested in the coral business, why is Mr. Salgado reluctant to take this job?
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
Describe the relationship between Miss Nili and Triton. How does she try to help him? How does Triton respond? Does he have a secret crush on her? Why or why not? How do his thoughts about her evolve as he grows?
Essay Topic 3
One of the major themes in Reef is the following: "Regardless of our efforts, change is inevitable." Using three specific examples from the book, show how the author carries this theme through.
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