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

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

3. When Joseph is in Mr. Salgado's room, what does he do when Triton finds him there?
(a) Pushes the boy onto the bed.
(b) Lets out a loud scream.
(c) Threatens the boy with a knife.
(d) Runs out the door.

4. What does the individual who approaches the cashier and narrator begin to do?
(a) Laughs out loud.
(b) Hammers at the window.
(c) Calls their names.
(d) Cries loudly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Triton seek refuge in the kitchen?

2. Among the many new tasks Mr. Salgado gives Joseph in preparation for his absence due to a trip, the most significant is ___.

3. Alone in the house, Triton falls asleep. When he is awakened by a sound, what does he think it is?

4. At night, what does young Triton dream of?

5. When Triton goes back to the kitchen as holiday dinner guests start to leave, how does he feel?

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