1. What does the school counselor say about Gogol missing so much school?
(a) They feel the trip itself will be educational.
(b) They insist Gogol keep up on his studies.
(c) They are concerned and do not like it.
(d) They say nothing, many of their students travel a lot.

2. What bad news does Ashima receive from her family in India soon after Gogol's birth?
(a) Their home was flooded and suffered extensive damage.
(b) Her father has lost his job.
(c) Her little brother's wedding has been called off.
(d) Her grandmother has had a stroke.

3. What did Gogol do at his birthday party with friends that he'd never done before?
(a) He finally had a frosted cake and ice cream.
(b) He said no to a frosted cake and ice cream.
(c) He got presents from friends, something his parents had not allowed before.
(d) He had a boy-girl party with dancing.

4. What do the Gangulis do with their home while they are in India?
(a) Turn off the utilities and lock the doors.
(b) The sell it, figuring to buy another, nicer home when they return.
(c) Pay a company to check on it every so often.
(d) Rent it to an unmarried couple, students at the university.

5. What appearance does the Ganguli home present to a casual observer?
(a) Their home is typical of people who don't know how to decorate an American house.
(b) Their home is clearly the home of immigrants.
(c) Their home is painted an unusual color for the neighborhood.
(d) Their home appears no different from their neighbors.