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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I Kolla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At night, what does young Triton dream of?
(a) Going to the beach with the neighbor girl.
(b) Going back to his family.
(c) Revenge against Mr. Salgado.
(d) Revenge against Joseph.

2. When Triton finds himself alone with Joseph at Mr. Salgado's house, what is he afraid of?
(a) That Joseph's brothers beats him up.
(b) That Joseph starves him.
(c) That Joseph forces him to sleep outside, under the bridge.
(d) That Joseph throws him into the bay.

3. What about Mr. Salgado captivates young Triton when they first meet?
(a) His colorful shirts.
(b) His gentle voice.
(c) His ever-present smile.
(d) His unusual glasses.

4. What compensation does Joseph get, and what warning does he get, at the end of "Kolla"?
(a) He receives a shirt and is warned to stay sober from now on.
(b) He is given a farewell party and told never to go near Triton again.
(c) He is given a cake and is told to leave Lucy-amma alone.
(d) He receives severance pay and is warned to never come back.

5. What vehicle does the narrator own when the story opens?
(a) Fiat.
(b) Honda.
(c) Renault.
(d) Volkswagen.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What color is the narrator's vehicle mentioned at the start of the story?

4. Why does Triton seek refuge in the kitchen?

5. How long has the narrator been out of Sri Lanka?

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