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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of gifts does Gogol get at his second birthday party?
(a) Mementos of India.
(b) Baseballs, footballs and soccer balls.
(c) Trading cards for his collection.
(d) Dictionaries, calculators, sweaters, and pens.

2. What does the school counselor say about Gogol missing so much school?
(a) They are concerned and do not like it.
(b) They insist Gogol keep up on his studies.
(c) They say nothing, many of their students travel a lot.
(d) They feel the trip itself will be educational.

3. What happens when the Ganguli family enters the Dum Dum Airport?
(a) They look for a taxi to carry them to their destination.
(b) They are detained by security.
(c) They are swallowed by hugs and kisses.
(d) They can't find their luggage.

4. What does Gogol think when his parents tell him they are going to India for eight months?
(a) That they are joking.
(b) That they are homesick.
(c) That they think he's become too American.
(d) That they are doing it only to acquaint him and Sonia with India.

5. Where do women in India go to have babies?
(a) The maternity ward in a hospital.
(b) They stay home and have help from their mother-in-law.
(c) An obstetrical clinic.
(d) Home to their family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do guests say about Sonia at the rice ceremony?

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

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

4. Why doesn't Gogol want to go to school when he begins Kindergarten?

5. On the plane, why is Gogol happy to sit apart from his parents?

(see the answer key)

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