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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What memory of the train wreck still haunts Ashima, even after his marriage and starting a new life in America?
(a) The cries of the people trapped inside.
(b) The still sky above such a terrible scene.
(c) The terrible silence after that first, wrenching crash.
(d) The twisted, battered, capsized bogies of the train.

2. Where does Gogol first begin to introduce himself to people as Nikhil?
(a) His first day of school in New Haven.
(b) As soon as he gets home he introduces his new self to his family.
(c) At the bank where he gets a school loan.
(d) At the park where a little boy asks his name.

3. 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) Most of the children are about Gogol's age.
(c) There are a few his age, most are older.
(d) Only one, a girl named Moushumi.

4. How does Ashima's family keep in touch with her after Gogol's birth?
(a) They exchange long letters about once a month.
(b) They call every evening at six, right after dinner.
(c) They write letters, once as many as three a week.
(d) They communicate sporadically.

5. How do Ashoke and Ashima give in to American customs?
(a) They cease celebrating Indian holidays.
(b) They buy season tickets to sporting events.
(c) They let Sonia and Gogol choose American food at the supermarket.
(d) They wear American clothes even in their own home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Gogol returns to school during his freshman year after meeting Ruth over the weekend?

2. What was Ashima's initial reaction to her first home in America?

3. What does Gogol hate about explaining his name to people?

4. What does the judge ask Gogol when he goes to court to change his name?

5. What kind of people are Ashima's neighbors in her first home in America?

(see the answer key)

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