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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. For the holidays, what does Mr. Salgado bring home for the first time ever?
2. When Mr. Salgado brings up the story of an ark, how do the other guests react?
3. How does Nili feel about the food Triton prepares?
4. When the Christmas Eve dinner guests start to leave, what does Mr. Salgado tell Triton to do?
5. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mr. Salgado do on Christmas Eve?
2. How does Triton feel about the sea?
3. 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?
4. What happens after Mr. Salgado accuses Miss Nili of sleeping with Robert?
5. Describe the trip Mr. Salgado, Mr. Liyanage, and Triton take to the observatory.
6. How does the personal transformation of Wijetunga, Mr. Salgado's work assistant, reflect the transformation taking place in Sri Lanka?
7. Explain how the ocean is used as a significant symbol in "Part III, A Thousand Fingers".
8. What gift does Nili bring Triton on Christmas Eve after the dinner party?
9. How does the relationship between Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili change after the Christmas Eve party?
10. What transformations does the household undergo after Miss Nili moves into Mr. Salgado's house?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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 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?
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