1. Why can't Ashima get hold of Gogol to tell him of his father's death?
(a) Gogol doesn't return his mother's phone calls.
(b) Maxine doesn't like Gogol talking to his family, so he doesn't.
(c) The phone lines are down.
(d) Gogol is out of town and no one knows where he is.

2. How does Gogol feel about his frequent visits to Maxine's home?
(a) He feels like he's effortlessly incorporated into their lives.
(b) He feels like he doesn't belong and never will.
(c) He feels like they are only pretending to like him.
(d) He is uncomfortable with their overly friendly attitude towards him.

3. What kind of home does Gogol live in as an infant?
(a) An apartment in the slums, surrounded by noisy neighbors.
(b) A fully furnished apartment near Harvard and MIT.
(c) A sunny, comfortable home shared by three immigrant families.
(d) A two-story Georgian home the Ganguli family purchased.

4. What did Gogol do at his birthday party with friends that he'd never done before?
(a) He finally had a frosted cake and ice cream.
(b) He had a boy-girl party with dancing.
(c) He said no to a frosted cake and ice cream.
(d) He got presents from friends, something his parents had not allowed before.

5. What do Gogol's parents think of his wanting to change his name?
(a) They think it's too complicated and he's too old.
(b) They think it might improve his chances for a good job.
(c) They can't imagine why he'd want to do such a thing.
(d) They see it as an insult to his heritage and his family.