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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Miss Nili do after she and Mr. Salgado return from the inauguration party?

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

4. What does Miss Nili do a few days after the Christmas Eve party?

5. As Triton watches Mr. Salgado and Miss Nili taking a stroll down the beach, he imagines ___.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Nili's reaction when she accompanies Triton to the fish market.

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

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

7. Explain how the ocean is used as a significant symbol in "Part III, A Thousand Fingers".

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

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

10. When his friend, Mr. Dias Liyanage, offers Mr. Salgado a job with a foundation interested in the coral business, why is Mr. Salgado reluctant to take this job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what makes this a "coming of age" story about Triton, the narrator. Cite specific examples. Analyze three important lessons Triton learns as he grows up in Mr. Salgado's unique household. Do you feel he learns these lessons if he instead stays home with his family? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Although he starts out without any cooking skills, Triton evolves into an accomplished chef. Analyze how this culinary evolution mirrors Triton's personal transformation with respect to his self-esteem, confidence, and self-perception.

Essay Topic 3

Through several tense and trying episodes, Triton grows and gains new perspectives on life. Citing a specific example for each character listed, explaining how tense interactions with the following individuals help Triton to develop. What new perspectives does he gain through these difficult encounters?

1. Mr. Salgado.

2. Joseph.

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