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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a young boy, how does Gogol feel about his name?
(a) He wishes it was more American.
(b) He doesn't mind his name.
(c) He hates being Gogol Ganjuli.
(d) He doesn't like it because he believes it marks him as different.

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

3. How does Ashoke's career advance in Chapter 3?
(a) He is promoted over an American teacher.
(b) He is offered a post in California and accepts.
(c) He is hired as assistant professor of electrical engineering.
(d) He is asked to join a government research project.

4. What does the Ganguli family do in the beginning of their life in their new home, in the evenings?
(a) They watch American programs on their television.
(b) They work on their English language skills.
(c) They sit outside and enjoy the luxury of a real yard.
(d) They go for drives and explore their new environs bit by bit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Maxine's parents react to Gogol when he meets them?

2. How does conversation at a party attended by Gogol and Moushumi at the home of a friend come around to the subject of names?

3. How does Gogol know that his mother is nervous about meeting Maxine?

4. What does Gogol give his mother as a gift when his baby sister is born?

5. How do Gogol and Moushumi dress for their wedding reception?

(see the answer key)

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