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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III A Thousand Fingers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Salgado takes a weekend trip to his cousin's tea estate, who is left in charge of the household?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Triton.
(c) Lucy-amma.
(d) A neighbor.

2. Triton recalls a time when he is making lasagna and Nili tells him that ___.
(a) He reminds her of a childhood friend.
(b) He's preparing it all wrong.
(c) She thinks he's cute.
(d) He doesn't belong there.

3. As Triton closes up the main house following the Christmas Eve dinner, who does he find together on the sofa?
(a) Robert and Miss Ellie.
(b) Miss Ellie and Joseph.
(c) Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili.
(d) Miss Nili and Robert.

4. Where do the Christmas Eve dinner guests retire to while Triton clears the table?
(a) Sitting room for coffee.
(b) Garden to enjoy some fresh air.
(c) Game room to play a board game.
(d) Lounge to watch television.

5. After Miss Nili stops working at The Sea Hopper Hotel, what dream does she develop?
(a) To get married and have five children.
(b) To start a school for chefs.
(c) To become a tour guide in the island's pearl district.
(d) To build her own hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Triton run away from home?

2. While the group has dinner at the observatory, Mr. Salgado talks about an idea he has about creating an instrument to ___.

3. What do Triton, Mr. Salgado, and others in the neighborhood hear coming from house number eight?

4. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?

5. During a trip to the bungalow observatory, how does Triton help out?

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