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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. For the dinner party on Christmas Eve, what does Triton cook for the first time ever?
(a) Coconut cream pie.
(b) Pecan pie.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Ham.

2. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.
(a) Leave her room.
(b) Get out of bed.
(c) Talk.
(d) Eat.

3. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?
(a) December 1971.
(b) June 1965.
(c) April 1969.
(d) February 1967.

4. Why does Nili worry that she's really not invited to the Mahaweli Scheme inauguration party?
(a) Her name does not appear on the invitation.
(b) Mr. Salgado often gets the details wrong.
(c) She's not a wife.
(d) One of the party organizers dislikes her.

5. How does young Triton feel about the sea?
(a) He's both mesmerized and frightened by it.
(b) He longs to travel across the sea on a large ship.
(c) He's bored by it and wants to go home.
(d) He wants to go deep sea fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Wijetunga?

2. How old is Triton when he goes to work for Mr. Salgado?

3. How does Wijetunga, Mr. Salgados' assistant, change in Part III of the book?

4. Who calls Nili right before lunch is served to the poker crowd?

5. After their near accident on the drive to the observatory, Mr. Salgado, his friend, and Triton stop by a temple for what?

(see the answer key)

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