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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. Who carves the turkey during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Miss Nili.
(b) Lucy-amma.
(c) Mr. Salgado.
(d) Triton.

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

3. The haberdasher who stops by Mr. Salgado's house on Thursdays is one of the what who stops by regularly?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Researchers.
(c) Gardeners.
(d) Vendors.

4. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?
(a) Work at an institute.
(b) Open a restaurant.
(c) Pursue his passion for music.
(d) Forget about Nili and find a new love.

5. Among the many new tasks Mr. Salgado gives Joseph in preparation for his absence due to a trip, the most significant is ___.
(a) Digging an irrigation ditch.
(b) Baking cookies.
(c) Raking leaves.
(d) Taking inventories.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Triton finds himself alone with Joseph at Mr. Salgado's house, what is he afraid of?

3. How does Joseph feel and act towards Triton?

4. How does Mr. Salgado treat Robert and the journalist?

5. How do the guests react to the meal Triton prepares for Christmas Eve?

(see the answer key)

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