1. How does Ashima feel about their move to the suburbs?
(a) She wishes there were more people from India nearby.
(b) She dislikes the house her husband insisted they rent.
(c) She finds it more distressing than moving from Calcutta to America.
(d) She is relieved to finally have a decent yard.

2. How does Gogol meet Maxine?
(a) Coworkers invite him to a party she also attends.
(b) He bumps into her on the sidewalk and they laugh about it.
(c) His parents arrange a meeting because he's old enough to marry.
(d) She sees him and is interested and arranges a meeting.

3. What kind of daily routine do Gogol and Maxine follow at the summer home in New Hampshire?
(a) The days assume a pattern though there's nothing in particular to do.
(b) They go swimming every morning early, before dawn.
(c) They follow the routine set by Maxine's parents.
(d) There is no routine, each day is strikingly different from all others.

4. What do Moushumi and Gogol do during their free time after they are husband and wife?
(a) They visit their families.
(b) They take night classes to keep their licenses current.
(c) They shop for items for their apartment.
(d) They spend time at the beach with their friends.

5. Why doesn't Gogol want to go to school when he begins Kindergarten?
(a) He wants to stay home and play.
(b) He has been told he will be called by a different name.
(c) He is afraid of the strange building.
(d) He doesn't want to be the only Indian at the school.