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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. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.
(a) The ocean snatching at their ankles.
(b) A sea monster rising up from the depths.
(c) A pirate ship sailing in the distance.
(d) Dolphins speaking about the reefs.

2. When the men at the poker party call to Triton to bring more beer, what does he do?
(a) Goes fishing.
(b) Brings coffee instead.
(c) Ignores them.
(d) Brings wine instead.

3. On the morning of the poker party, Nili is in a bad mood and won't ___.
(a) Leave her room.
(b) Eat.
(c) Talk.
(d) Get out of bed.

4. What does Miss Nili drop during the Christmas Eve dinner?
(a) Piece of turkey.
(b) Glass of wine.
(c) Piece of pie.
(d) Cup of coffee.

5. For the dinner party on Christmas Eve, what does Triton cook for the first time ever?
(a) Coconut cream pie.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Pecan pie.
(d) Ham.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT included in the "Five Lessons" Wijetunga speaks of to Triton?

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

3. As Triton unpacks Nili's suitcases, what fascinates him?

4. Mr. Salgado tells Triton that Dias is dead and explains that he ___.

5. What does Triton do after he finishes serving Christmas Eve dinner to Mr. Salgado and his guests?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Nili?

3. Describe Triton's experience at the Christmas Eve dinner.

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. During the festive dinner party at his home with Miss Nili and several other distinguished guests, what does Mr. Salgado talk about?

8. For Christmas, what does Mr. Salgado do for the first time since Triton came to work for him?

9. How is Triton's name a fitting choice in light of the story's theme and setting?

10. What gift does Nili bring Triton on Christmas Eve after the dinner party?

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