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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Ashima's first outing with Gogol take longer than expected?
(a) Friendly Americans interested in her baby.
(b) She is still tired and can't walk as quickly as expected.
(c) Gogol cries and she must stop to calm him down.
(d) The pram is old and she's afraid it will break down.

2. Why isn't Ashima alarmed when Ashoke calls her in the evening when he is sick?
(a) She is used to surprises.
(b) She expects it to be Sonia, they talk often.
(c) She doesn't expect it to be him, they seldom call each other.
(d) They talk every evening by phone so she expects it.

3. What does Moushumi tell friends her name means?
(a) A woman of mystery and night.
(b) A damp, southwesterly breeze.
(c) A jewel of great price.
(d) A dark-haired beauty.

4. What embarrasses Gogol about the meal his mother has prepared for his and Maxine's visit?
(a) It's not the kind of food Maxine is used to.
(b) His mother didn't care enough to prepare a nice meal.
(c) There is too much food and it's too rich for the warm weather.
(d) It's too spicy; Maxine doesn't like spicy food.

5. What do most of their Indian friends give the couple as wedding presents?
(a) Gifts of money.
(b) Incense and other reminders of their Indian heritage.
(c) A wide assortment of upscale gifts.
(d) Useful household items.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gogol first begin to introduce himself to people as Nikhil?

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. What is the one complication about Gogol/Nikhil's new name?

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

5. What does Ashoke remember when he and Ashima bring Gogol home?

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