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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. What is the narrator doing as the story opens?
(a) Replacing the battery of his car.
(b) Washing his car.
(c) Painting his car.
(d) Filling the tank of his car.

2. Who used to own the car that belongs to the narrator at the start of the story?
(a) Miss Nili.
(b) Mr. Salgado.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Lucy-amma.

3. What does Miss Nili advise regarding the holiday decor?
(a) To cover the house in twinkling lights.
(b) To add more Christmas tree decorations.
(c) To take down most of it.
(d) To add shinier decor.

4. How does Mr. Salgado feel when Miss Nili is around?
(a) Bashful.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Tense.

5. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?
(a) The government does not run the program correctly.
(b) He does not want to play the politicians' games.
(c) He would rather conduct his research independently.
(d) There is little pay in working for the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?

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

3. Why is the cashier impressed with the narrator?

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

5. What does the individual who approaches the cashier and narrator begin to do?

(see the answer key)

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