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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 does Mr. Salgado's house represent to Triton when he is a boy?
(a) Center of the universe.
(b) A magical place to explore and enjoy.
(c) A beautiful prison.
(d) Home away from home.

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

3. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?
(a) Sneaking into the neighborhood school while his employer naps.
(b) Reading his neighbor's schoolbooks.
(c) Watching educational television shows.
(d) His employer hires a tutor for him.

4. When Mr. Salgado returns from his trip and finds Joseph first missing and later drunk, what does he do?
(a) Gives him coffee.
(b) Asks Triton what happened.
(c) Fires him.
(d) Punches him.

5. Why is Mr. Salgado distracted on the drive to the observatory?
(a) He's too busy reciting poetry.
(b) Mr. Dias Liyanage is talking too much.
(c) He's too hungry to focus on driving.
(d) He has a lot on his mind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Triton worried about, regarding being under Joseph's rule?

3. Why does the cashier want the narrator to use his phone?

4. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?

5. At the Christmas Eve dinner, who watches Miss Nili intently as she speaks?

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