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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 is the Mahaweli Scheme?
3. What does Miss Nili do after she and Mr. Salgado return from the inauguration party?
4. Why is Mr. Salgado distracted on the drive to the observatory?
5. One evening, Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado argue about what to do because Nili wants to go out but Salgado wants to ___.
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How does Triton grow and evolve from "Part I, Kolla" to "Part II, Cook's Joy" in Reef?
3. What happens after Mr. Salgado accuses Miss Nili of sleeping with Robert?
4. Despite his misgivings, Mr. Salgado accepts the job offered to him by his friend, Mr. Dias Liyanage. How does this affect Triton?
5. Describe Triton's experience at the Christmas Eve dinner.
6. Who is Nili?
7. How does Triton prepare for Nili's move to Mr. Salgado's house?
8. During the festive dinner party at his home with Miss Nili and several other distinguished guests, what does Mr. Salgado talk about?
9. Why is the death of Sri Lanka's "most flamboyant millionaire" a hot topic of conversation among Mr. Salgado, Miss Nili, and their circle of friends?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
From your perspective, is Mr. Salgado an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Support your answer with several examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How does the author use a story told by a former servant boy as a tool to educate readers about the nation of Sri Lanka, including its culture, people, geographical attributes, and recent social and political unrest? Do you feel this is an effective tool? Why or why not?
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