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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. As Triton waits to meet Mr. Salgado, he:
(a) Plays his guitar.
(b) Paces in the courtyard.
(c) Chats with a friend.
(d) Sits on the floor.

2. Why does Miss Nili borrow Mr. Salgado's blue shirt?
(a) Her little brother needs a blue shirt for his school play.
(b) It goes well with her cream-colored skirt.
(c) To use as a sample so that another like it can be made for him.
(d) She wants to have it laundered because she accidentally spilled wine on it.

3. Why does Wijetunga tell Triton that children need an education?
(a) To later earn a good living and support a large family.
(b) So they can make something of themselves.
(c) To have the opportunity to leave Sri Lanka if they wish.
(d) So they can question authority.

4. When another guest arrives for the Christmas Eve dinner at Mr. Salgado's house, what does Triton do?
(a) Complains to Mr. Salgado that there is not enough food to go around.
(b) Storms off in anger because nobody tells him about the guest in advance.
(c) Gives up his portion of the food so that the unexpected guest may eat.
(d) Quickly arranges another setting at the table to avoid an awkward moment.

5. When does Miss Nili start visiting Mr. Salgado?
(a) December 1971.
(b) February 1967.
(c) April 1969.
(d) June 1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the dinner party on Christmas Eve, what does Triton cook for the first time ever?

2. How does Mr. Salgado treat Robert and the journalist?

3. What does the cashier confirm to the narrator?

4. Does the cashier understand the suggestions the narrator gives him in a Sri Lankan language?

5. When Triton takes towels to Miss Nili's and Mr. Salgado's room, what does he accidentally see?

(see the answer key)

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