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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. When Triton goes back to the kitchen as holiday dinner guests start to leave, how does he feel?

2. What does Triton serve the Christmas Eve dinner guests for dessert?

3. Why is Wijetunga dismayed when Triton tell hims that Miss Nili runs a hotel?

4. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?

5. At the poker party, Mr. Salgado can't eat and drinks too much beer because he's worried about what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Nili?

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

3. How does Mr. Salgado's personality change after Nili moves into the house?

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

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

6. Describe the tension that exists between Mr. Salgado and the journalist who comes to ask him questions about sea erosion.

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

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

9. How is Triton's name a fitting choice in light of the story's theme and setting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Although he starts out without any cooking skills, Triton evolves into an accomplished chef. Analyze how this culinary evolution mirrors Triton's personal transformation with respect to his self-esteem, confidence, and self-perception.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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