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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 does Maxine notice about Gogol when he plays with her dog?
(a) That he's intrigued by Silas.
(b) That he's never had a dog.
(c) That he doesn't know how to throw a ball to a dog.
(d) That he's afraid of dogs.

2. What kind of name does Ashoke consider Gogol to be when he chooses it for his son?
(a) A name that will look good on an American letterhead.
(b) A pet name.
(c) He's too confused to think about names and chooses the first one that comes to mind.
(d) A name his child should be proud to carry.

3. Who does Ashima try to contact first after learning of Ashoke's death?
(a) Maxine.
(b) Her family in India.
(c) Sonia.
(d) Gogol.

4. What do Gogol's parents think of his wanting to change his name?
(a) They see it as an insult to his heritage and his family.
(b) They can't imagine why he'd want to do such a thing.
(c) They think it might improve his chances for a good job.
(d) They think it's too complicated and he's too old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Moushumi and Gogol go to Paris after they are married?

2. Why is the principal confused about Gogol's name?

3. What concerns Ashima about Sonia as she grows up?

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

5. Why does the principal finally end up registering Gogol by his pet name?

(see the answer key)

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