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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. How does Wijetunga, Mr. Salgados' assistant, change in Part III of the book?
2. What does Triton do while the men at the poker party chat over drinks?
3. As Triton unpacks Nili's suitcases, what fascinates him?
4. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.
5. What does Miss Nili advise regarding the holiday decor?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Triton grow and evolve from "Part I, Kolla" to "Part II, Cook's Joy" in Reef?
2. For Christmas, what does Mr. Salgado do for the first time since Triton came to work for him?
3. Describe the trip Mr. Salgado, Mr. Liyanage, and Triton take to the observatory.
4. How does Triton prepare for Nili's move to Mr. Salgado's house?
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. Explain how the ocean is used as a significant symbol in "Part III, A Thousand Fingers".
7. Describe Triton's experience at the Christmas Eve dinner.
8. During the festive dinner party at his home with Miss Nili and several other distinguished guests, what does Mr. Salgado talk about?
9. After Miss Nili quits her job at The Sea Hopper Hotel, she spends much more time with Mr. Salgado. In what ways does he become more like her during this phase?
10. How is Triton's name a fitting choice in light of the story's theme and setting?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe in detail several of the images the author creates through his narrative to bring the tropical Sri Lankan setting to life for the reader.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the tragic romance between Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado. Discuss the main stages of their relationship. What draws them together? What tears them apart? How is redemption found in the end?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the simplicity of Triton's life as a servant with the deep wisdom he exudes in his narration and philosophical musings. In what ways does Triton exhibit greater wisdom and maturity than the supposedly more important people he's talking about?
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