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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. 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.

2. As Triton waits to meet Mr. Salgado, he:
(a) Plays his guitar.
(b) Chats with a friend.
(c) Paces in the courtyard.
(d) Sits on the floor.

3. While the group has dinner at the observatory, Mr. Salgado talks about an idea he has about creating an instrument to ___.
(a) Generate electricity from the sea.
(b) Measure sound waves.
(c) Remove pollutants from the bay.
(d) Detect large schools of fish along the coast.

4. Why does Wijetunga tell Triton that children need an education?
(a) So they can make something of themselves.
(b) To later earn a good living and support a large family.
(c) So they can question authority.
(d) To have the opportunity to leave Sri Lanka if they wish.

5. Who is Lucy-amma?
(a) The local school teacher.
(b) The old cook-woman.
(c) The young girl next door.
(d) The neighborhood matchmaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Triton and Joseph left alone at Mr. Salgado's house?

2. Why is Triton worried about having to move Mr. Salgado's shoes to the spare room?

3. Although Mr. Salgado goes to the best schools in Colombo, he considers himself what?

4. After Miss Nili stops working at The Sea Hopper Hotel, what dream does she develop?

5. How does Mr. Salgado feel whenever Miss Nili is not around?

(see the answer key)

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