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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 wear American clothes even in their own home.
(c) They let Sonia and Gogol choose American food at the supermarket.
(d) They buy season tickets to sporting events.

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

3. Why does the principal finally end up registering Gogol by his pet name?
(a) She doesn't understand Indian culture.
(b) She says the name on his birth certificate is his proper name.
(c) He doesn't want to be called by any other name.
(d) She feels Gogol is closer to an American name than Nikhil.

4. Why does Ashima insist Gogol come home for a visit?
(a) Because she hasn't seen him and misses him.
(b) Because he's drifting farther and farther away from his roots.
(c) Because she wants him to meet Sonia's new boyfriend.
(d) Because Ashoke is leaving for a project in Ohio.

5. How many people come to Sonia's rice ceremony when she's six months old?
(a) The whole neighborhood, including their American friends.
(b) Practically none because they have few Indian neighbors.
(c) Just a handful but they are good friends of the family.
(d) So many that the Gangulis rent a building on campus.

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 Ashima learn about Maxine?

4. What about New York City interests Gogol's parents?

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

(see the answer key)

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