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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. When Robert brings by a journalist to see Mr. Salgado, Miss Nili greets them wearing what?

2. Why does Wijetunga tell Triton that children need an education?

3. Why does Nili become upset when she goes to see the fish catch?

4. What do Robert and the journalist want to know when they stop by to visit Mr. Salgado?

5. Why does Triton wish Miss Nili would come by the house more often?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Problems start to appear in the relationship between Miss Nili and Mr. Salgado, and she's in a very bad mood right before a poker party. What does she do during the party, and how does Mr. Salgado react?

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

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

6. How does Triton feel about the sea?

7. Describe the tension that exists between Mr. Salgado and the journalist who comes to ask him questions about sea erosion.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain, in detail, why the following minor characters are important to the development of the story. What does each one contribute to the narrative?

1. Joseph.

2. Lucy-amma.

3. Wijetunga.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the transformation these characters experience from the start to the end of Triton's story. Include how, exactly, they evolve and which major factors trigger their growth and changes:

1. Triton.

2. Mr. Salgado.

3. Miss Nili.

Essay Topic 3

One of the major themes in Reef is the following: "Regardless of our efforts, change is inevitable." Using three specific examples from the book, show how the author carries this theme through.

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