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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III A Thousand Fingers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?
(a) Ten days.
(b) It's the end of his first week.
(c) One month.
(d) It's his first night.

2. How does Triton change after Nili joins the household?
(a) He cooks meals that impress her.
(b) He decides to grow a flower garden for her.
(c) He spends more time with her than with Mr. Salgado.
(d) He becomes quiet and moody.

3. What does Triton serve the Christmas Eve dinner guests for dessert?
(a) Christmas cookies.
(b) Christmas pudding.
(c) Pumpkin pie.
(d) Coconut cream pie.

4. Mr. Salgado announces to Triton that they are going to England so he can do what?
(a) Open a restaurant.
(b) Work at an institute.
(c) Pursue his passion for music.
(d) Forget about Nili and find a new love.

5. How old is Triton when he goes to work for Mr. Salgado?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. While working for Mr. Salgado, how does Triton educate himself?

2. Who is Palitha Aluthgoda, a prominent figure who is assassinated?

3. Where does the cashier invite the narrator to?

4. When the cashier experiences technical difficulties, what does he consider doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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