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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 kind of people are Ashima's neighbors in her first home in America?
(a) Out-of-work Americans.
(b) Other immigrants from India.
(c) A mix of peoples from all over the world.
(d) Families of professors at Harvard.

2. What kind of home does Gogol live in as an infant?
(a) A sunny, comfortable home shared by three immigrant families.
(b) A fully furnished apartment near Harvard and MIT.
(c) A two-story Georgian home the Ganguli family purchased.
(d) An apartment in the slums, surrounded by noisy neighbors.

3. Why does Gogol bring Maxine to his parents home?
(a) Maxine wants to meet Gogol's parents.
(b) Gogol knows his mother won't rest until she meets Maxine.
(c) It's on their way to New Hampshire.
(d) Because Maxine is curious about how people from India live.

4. Why does Ashima make her own Christmas cards?
(a) She figures she'll save money this way.
(b) It's an idea she got from the book section of the library.
(c) She likes the idea of putting her own personality into them.
(d) It's a project for a club she belongs to.

5. What does Moushumi wear for her wedding?
(a) She wears a suit because she must return to work shortly.
(b) A white flowing wedding dress.
(c) A traditional Indian sari.
(d) A dress chosen for her by her family as tradition decrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the idea to change his name first occur to Gogol?

2. What is Ashima's second pregnancy like?

3. How does Ashima learn that her husband has died?

4. What do the Gangulis do with their home while they are in India?

5. How does Ashima's family keep in touch with her after Gogol's birth?

(see the answer key)

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