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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. Why does Triton seek refuge in the kitchen?
(a) It reminds him of the times he helps his mother in the kitchen.
(b) He has a secret hiding place behind the kitchen pantry.
(c) Joseph does not go in there when onions are being prepared.
(d) It's the only room in the house with a door that locks.

2. One night, Triton dreams that there is a demon in the house, and in the morning he oversleeps. What does he tell Mr. Salgado that morning?
(a) Triton fears the house may be haunted.
(b) The raging storm outside keeps Triton up all night.
(c) Someone tries to break in, but Triton chases him away.
(d) Joseph steals Mr. Salgado's best wine the night before.

3. At the start of the story, what does the narrator notice about the cashier?
(a) The cashier resembles him.
(b) The cashier looks drunk.
(c) The cashier looks frightened.
(d) The cashier is asleep.

4. What does Triton say when Mr. Salgado asks him if he has any schooling?
(a) He has some schooling but he does not like the teachers.
(b) He's been to school at the temple and is familiar with religious teachings.
(c) He's been to school, knows how to read and write, and speaks some English.
(d) He has no time for school because he's had to help raise his siblings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does young Triton feel about the sea?

2. Once inside the office, what does the narrator ask the cashier?

3. Why are Triton and Joseph left alone at Mr. Salgado's house?

4. As Triton closes up the main house following the Christmas Eve dinner, who does he find together on the sofa?

5. Why does Salgado say he's reluctant to work for the government?

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