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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. Who is Wijetunga?
(a) Mr. Salgado's next-door neighbor.
(b) Triton's father.
(c) Triton's youngest brother.
(d) Mr. Salgado's assistant at the observatory.
2. Mr. Salgado tells Triton that Dias is dead and explains that he ___.
(a) Drowns at sea.
(b) Crashes the jeep against a tree.
(c) Is assassinated.
(d) Dies of a heart attack.
3. When another guest arrives for the Christmas Eve dinner at Mr. Salgado's house, what does Triton do?
(a) Storms off in anger because nobody tells him about the guest in advance.
(b) Gives up his portion of the food so that the unexpected guest may eat.
(c) Quickly arranges another setting at the table to avoid an awkward moment.
(d) Complains to Mr. Salgado that there is not enough food to go around.
4. How does Wijetunga, Mr. Salgados' assistant, change in Part III of the book?
(a) He completes his education and knows almost as much as Mr. Salgado does about reefs.
(b) He becomes a vegetarian and speaks of attaining enlightenment.
(c) He goes through a bitter divorce and child custody battle.
(d) He grows a beard, is kinder to Triton, and speaks of revolution.
5. Why does Wijetunga tell Triton that children need an education?
(a) So they can make something of themselves.
(b) So they can question authority.
(c) To have the opportunity to leave Sri Lanka if they wish.
(d) To later earn a good living and support a large family.
Short Answer Questions
1. The cashier says his Sri Lankan home is near what city?
2. How long is the gas station cashier on the job?
3. What changes does Miss Nili's presence create in Mr. Salgado?
4. Why is the cashier impressed with the narrator?
5. Which of the following is NOT included in the "Five Lessons" Wijetunga speaks of to Triton?
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