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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II Cook's Joy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the cashier want the narrator to use his phone?
(a) To call his landlady.
(b) To speak with his boss.
(c) To call the police.
(d) To show him how to use the phone.

2. What languages does the cashier say he speaks?
(a) Tamil and a little English.
(b) Turkish and French.
(c) Hindi and a little English.
(d) Hebrew and French.

3. What does Triton serve the Christmas Eve dinner guests for dessert?
(a) Christmas cookies.
(b) Pumpkin pie.
(c) Christmas pudding.
(d) Coconut cream pie.

4. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?
(a) He's been to school, knows how to read and write, and speaks some English.
(b) He's been to school at the temple and is familiar with religious teachings.
(c) He has no time for school because he's had to help raise his siblings.
(d) He has some schooling but he does not like the teachers.

5. With Joseph gone, Triton goes from being houseboy to being ___.
(a) Gardener.
(b) Errand boy.
(c) Butler.
(d) Housekeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does the cashier understand the suggestions the narrator gives him in a Sri Lankan language?

2. As Triton closes up the main house following the Christmas Eve dinner, who does he find together on the sofa?

3. When the narrator and cashier meet, what is happening in Sri Lanka?

4. After taking care of his car, what does the narrator do at the start of the story?

5. What do the police and neighbors discover at house number eight?

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