1. How does Ashima learn about Maxine?
(a) Ashima asks Gogol's friends.
(b) Maxine invites her to a party.
(c) She corners Gogol and forces him to tell her.
(d) Gogol tells her he's going on vacation to Maxine's New Hampshire home.

2. How do Ashoke and Ashima give in to American customs?
(a) They buy season tickets to sporting events.
(b) They wear American clothes even in their own home.
(c) They cease celebrating Indian holidays.
(d) They let Sonia and Gogol choose American food at the supermarket.

3. In what type of neighborhood do the Gangulis finally purchase a home?
(a) In an historic area where they will be steeped in tradition.
(b) An ordinary area where plastic wading pools are left out on the lawns.
(c) Where Ashoke can get to work quickly.
(d) In the country, where there are no neighbors to look down on them.

4. How does Gogol feel when he and Moushumi return from Paris to America and attend parties?
(a) He wishes they were still in Paris; at least people spoke to him there.
(b) He feels guilty that Moushumi is left out but he figures it's her turn.
(c) He is relieved to have his wife back.
(d) He still feels left out because they are Moushumi's friends.

5. What is Ashima's second pregnancy like?
(a) She is constantly sick and smells bother her a lot.
(b) She has no problems such as when she had Gogol.
(c) She is sick but doesn't let that slow her down.
(d) She is in serious danger of having a miscarriage.