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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 Robert brings by a journalist to see Mr. Salgado, Miss Nili greets them wearing what?
2. As Mr. Salgado drives the Land-Rover to the observatory, what does he almost hit?
3. As Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado get ready to attend the Mahaweli Scheme inauguration party, Triton gets the sense that things are ___.
4. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?
5. Why does Nili become upset when she goes to see the fish catch?
Short Essay Questions
1. Despite his misgivings, Mr. Salgado accepts the job offered to him by his friend, Mr. Dias Liyanage. How does this affect Triton?
2. 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?
3. Describe the tension that exists between Mr. Salgado and the journalist who comes to ask him questions about sea erosion.
4. Who is Nili?
5. What happens after Mr. Salgado accuses Miss Nili of sleeping with Robert?
6. Describe Nili's reaction when she accompanies Triton to the fish market.
7. 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?
8. What does Mr. Salgado do on Christmas Eve?
9. How does Triton grow and evolve from "Part I, Kolla" to "Part II, Cook's Joy" in Reef?
10. How does Triton prepare for Nili's move to Mr. Salgado's house?
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
Through young Triton's eyes, the reader views his world as filled with promise. At some point, though, the fabric that connects his life with those around him starts to unravel. Discuss in detail when and how a sense of unraveling commences in the narrative.
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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