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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 still feels left out because they are Moushumi's friends.
(c) He feels guilty that Moushumi is left out but he figures it's her turn.
(d) He is relieved to have his wife back.

2. Who or what does Gogol fall in love with when he falls in love with Maxine?
(a) Her taste in houses because he's an architect.
(b) Her friends because they are so like Maxine.
(c) Her entire family and their lifestyle.
(d) Her dog Silas.

3. What does Gogol give his mother as a gift when his baby sister is born?
(a) A blanket for the baby.
(b) A bracelet he made at school.
(c) A picture of his family that he drew.
(d) A pretty bow for her hair that his father helped him pick out at the store.

4. What embarrasses Gogol about the meal his mother has prepared for his and Maxine's visit?
(a) It's too spicy; Maxine doesn't like spicy food.
(b) His mother didn't care enough to prepare a nice meal.
(c) It's not the kind of food Maxine is used to.
(d) There is too much food and it's too rich for the warm weather.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gogol bring Maxine to his parents home?

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 do Ashoke and Ashima give in to American customs?

4. How is the Ratliff's house in New Hampshire different from the one in New York City?

5. What does Gogol sense about Maxine's reaction to the neighborhood where he lives?

(see the answer key)

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