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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of neighborhood do the Gangulis finally purchase a home?
(a) In an historic area where they will be steeped in tradition.
(b) In the country, where there are no neighbors to look down on them.
(c) Where Ashoke can get to work quickly.
(d) An ordinary area where plastic wading pools are left out on the lawns.

2. How many invited Indian immigrants come to Gogol's second birthday party?
(a) A handful because most are too busy to come.
(b) Close to forty people.
(c) So many that they spill into the back yard.
(d) No one comes and the family is upset for Gogol's sake.

3. What does Ashima do immediately after she gives birth to Gogol?
(a) She begins to shiver profoundly.
(b) She gives thanks for a healthy child.
(c) She asks the nurse to give her child to her immediately.
(d) She cries from the pain.

4. In India, is it necessary to come up with a name for a child immediately after birth?
(a) Yes, because announcements cannot be sent out until the child has a name.
(b) Yes, because a name is extrememely important in India.
(c) No, because Indians believe names can wait.
(d) Only if the child is in poor health and may not live long.

5. How does Ashoke's career advance in Chapter 3?
(a) He is hired as assistant professor of electrical engineering.
(b) He is offered a post in California and accepts.
(c) He is promoted over an American teacher.
(d) He is asked to join a government research project.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gogol think when his parents tell him they are going to India for eight months?

2. What's the first thing that causes Ashima and Ashoke to suspect she's pregnant?

3. What does Ashoke do while pacing in the mens' waiting room at the hospital?

4. What happens when the Ganguli family enters the Dum Dum Airport?

5. What does the school counselor say about Gogol missing so much school?

(see the answer key)

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