1. Who does Gogol meet on a train coming home from school during his freshman year in college?
(a) A friend from childhood whom he barely remembers.
(b) A stranger who reminds him of his father.
(c) A fellow student from school, a girl he recognizes.
(d) A woman who moves because she doesn't like immigrants.

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

3. Why does the principal finally end up registering Gogol by his pet name?
(a) She doesn't understand Indian culture.
(b) He doesn't want to be called by any other name.
(c) She feels Gogol is closer to an American name than Nikhil.
(d) She says the name on his birth certificate is his proper name.

4. What two kinds of parties does Gogol have for his fourteenth birthday?
(a) One with friends from school and one with Indian friends of his family.
(b) One at home and one at a pizza parlor.
(c) One with family and one with school friends.
(d) One on his actual birthday, another on the weekend when it's convenient.

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