1. 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.

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

3. What happens to Ashoke and Ashima within a decade of moving to America?
(a) They both become orphans.
(b) They lose touch with their families in India.
(c) They seldom know what's going on with their families in India.
(d) They become true Americans.

4. 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 nothing; she is tired and needs her sleep.
(c) She rebukes him for not having done the dishes.
(d) She says she can't do this.

5. In India, is it necessary to come up with a name for a child immediately after birth?
(a) No, because Indians believe names can wait.
(b) Only if the child is in poor health and may not live long.
(c) Yes, because a name is extrememely important in India.
(d) Yes, because announcements cannot be sent out until the child has a name.