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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ashima tell Ashoke as soon as they bring their baby home?
(a) She tells him they are starting on a new journey in life.
(b) She says she can't do this.
(c) She rebukes him for not having done the dishes.
(d) She says nothing; she is tired and needs her sleep.

2. Why is the principal confused about Gogol's name?
(a) She can't figure out how to pronounce the unfamiliar name.
(b) The birth certificate and Gogol's father state different names for him.
(c) She can't understand Ashoke's Indian accent.
(d) She doesn't understand about Indian pet names.

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

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

5. What does Ashoke do while pacing in the mens' waiting room at the hospital?
(a) He reads the Globe.
(b) He carries flowers he has bought for Ashima.
(c) He drags his fingers through his hair.
(d) He tries to calm down the other expectant fathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What terrifies Ashima about having a child?

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

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

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

5. As Ashoke waits while Ashima gives birth, who does he thank for his survival and this miracle of new life about to begin?

(see the answer key)

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