1. Are there many children about Gogol''s age at his second birthday party?
(a) He and Sonia are the only children, the guests are his parents' friends.
(b) There are a few his age, most are older.
(c) Only one, a girl named Moushumi.
(d) Most of the children are about Gogol's age.

2. What does the Ganguli family do in the beginning of their life in their new home, in the evenings?
(a) They go for drives and explore their new environs bit by bit.
(b) They work on their English language skills.
(c) They watch American programs on their television.
(d) They sit outside and enjoy the luxury of a real yard.

3. What happens when Gogol returns to school during his freshman year after meeting Ruth over the weekend?
(a) Gogol and Ruth have an argument.
(b) Gogol feels suffocated at school and asks to come home.
(c) Some of Gogol's friends set him up with a girl they know.
(d) Gogol and Ruth start seeing each other.

4. What about the house becomes one of Gogol's earliest memories?
(a) His parents discussing how to furnish their new home.
(b) The movement of the sun's rays across his bedroom floor.
(c) The sound of the kids next door playing baseball.
(d) Playing in the dirt because there is no yard yet.

5. What bad news does Ashima receive from her family in India soon after Gogol's birth?
(a) Her father has lost his job.
(b) Their home was flooded and suffered extensive damage.
(c) Her grandmother has had a stroke.
(d) Her little brother's wedding has been called off.