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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Triton's wish to see more of the outside world comes true when Mr. Salgado takes him to ___.
(a) The observatory.
(b) The amusement park.
(c) The library.
(d) The coffee plantation.

2. Why does Nili worry that she's really not invited to the Mahaweli Scheme inauguration party?
(a) Mr. Salgado often gets the details wrong.
(b) She's not a wife.
(c) Her name does not appear on the invitation.
(d) One of the party organizers dislikes her.

3. While the group has dinner at the observatory, Mr. Salgado talks about an idea he has about creating an instrument to ___.
(a) Generate electricity from the sea.
(b) Remove pollutants from the bay.
(c) Detect large schools of fish along the coast.
(d) Measure sound waves.

4. When Mr. Salgado brings up the story of an ark, how do the other guests react?
(a) Tell him he's being ridiculous.
(b) Sing a song they learn as children.
(c) Look at their watches and leave because it's late.
(d) Join in and offer their own theories.

5. As Mr. Salgado drives the Land-Rover to the observatory, what does he almost hit?
(a) Tree.
(b) Bus.
(c) Building.
(d) Cow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes does Miss Nili's presence create in Mr. Salgado?

2. How does Mr. Salgado feel whenever Miss Nili is not around?

3. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.

4. For the holidays, what does Mr. Salgado bring home for the first time ever?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the trip Mr. Salgado, Mr. Liyanage, and Triton take to the observatory.

2. After Miss Nili quits her job at The Sea Hopper Hotel, she spends much more time with Mr. Salgado. In what ways does he become more like her during this phase?

3. How does the relationship between Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili change after the Christmas Eve party?

4. What does Mr. Salgado do on Christmas Eve?

5. What happens after Mr. Salgado accuses Miss Nili of sleeping with Robert?

6. What transformations does the household undergo after Miss Nili moves into Mr. Salgado's house?

7. Why is the death of Sri Lanka's "most flamboyant millionaire" a hot topic of conversation among Mr. Salgado, Miss Nili, and their circle of friends?

8. How does the personal transformation of Wijetunga, Mr. Salgado's work assistant, reflect the transformation taking place in Sri Lanka?

9. How does Mr. Salgado's personality change after Nili moves into the house?

10. How does Triton grow and evolve from "Part I, Kolla" to "Part II, Cook's Joy" in Reef?

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