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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ashima embarrassed to wear a hospital gown?
(a) It only comes to her knees.
(b) The back is open.
(c) It's ugly.
(d) She hates white.

2. What difference does Ashima notice in her days before and after Gogol's birth?
(a) Now she isn't the center of attention when Ashoke is home.
(b) Now she can't seem to organize her days.
(c) Now friends stop by at all hours to see Gogol.
(d) Now she has something to occupy her time.

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

4. What two kinds of names do children in India usually receive?
(a) Names to be spoken and names never to be said out loud.
(b) Pet names and good names.
(c) Formal names and informal names.
(d) Family names and nicknames.

5. What does Ashoke do that reminds Ashima of the time he visited her parents' home?
(a) He goes out of his way to learn American ways and tell her about them.
(b) He polishes his shoes fastidiously.
(c) He takes his shoes off, as is customary in India.
(d) He tells her how beautiful she is when she dresses up for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ashima's initial reaction to her first home in America?

2. What time of day was the train wreck?

3. Who will name Ashoke and Ashima's baby?

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

5. What kind of name does Ashoke consider Gogol to be when he chooses it for his son?

(see the answer key)

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