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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Breach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the narrator begins to speak about his former life in Sri Lanka, he talks about a ______.
(a) Bay-fronted house.
(b) Flower-adorned shrine.
(c) Glass-bottom boat.
(d) Dome-shaped temple.

2. In response to the intrusion upon the conversation between him and the narrator, what does the cashier do?
(a) Shows the approaching individual the "Closed" sign.
(b) Hugs the individual who approached them.
(c) Takes out his pepper spray.
(d) Turns off the cubicle light.

3. Why is the cashier impressed with the narrator?
(a) He is a vegetarian.
(b) He attends Oxford.
(c) He used to be a marine biologist.
(d) He owns a restaurant.

4. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?
(a) The coffee shop.
(b) The garage.
(c) The office.
(d) The deli.

5. What is the cashier's immigration status?
(a) Naturalized citizen.
(b) Dual citizen.
(c) Illegal immigrant.
(d) Refugee.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator and the cashier strike up a conversation, what does the narrator want to know?

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

3. How long has the cashier been out of Sri Lanka?

4. Why does the cashier turn off the outside lights?

5. After the cashier shares information about himself with the narrator, what does he ask?

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