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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of wedding do Gogol and Moushumi decide on?
(a) A traditional Indian wedding with some differences.
(b) They marry in the courthouse during their lunch hour.
(c) A small wedding at Moushumi's family home.
(d) A typical American wedding like their friends have had.

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

4. What do Moushumi's friends decide about names?
(a) No matter what the name, it eventually seems to suit.
(b) There is no perfect name.
(c) They will wait until the child is born and then decide.
(d) They wish their culture had as beautiful names as Indian ones.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maxine treat Gogol's parents when they visit on their way to New Hampshire?

2. What do Moushumi and Gogol do during their free time after they are husband and wife?

3. Why does Ashima insist Gogol come home for a visit?

4. How does Ashoke's career advance in Chapter 3?

5. What unexpected effect does the wedding have on Gogol and Moushumi?

(see the answer key)

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