1. What does Gogol give his mother as a gift when his baby sister is born?
(a) A bracelet he made at school.
(b) A picture of his family that he drew.
(c) A pretty bow for her hair that his father helped him pick out at the store.
(d) A blanket for the baby.

2. How does Gogol feel after leaving the courthouse with a changed name?
(a) He is concerned that his family will no longer accept him.
(b) He wonders if he did the right thing.
(c) He wonders if he now looks more like an American.
(d) He wants to tell passersby that his name is Nikhil.

3. How does Gogol know that his mother is nervous about meeting Maxine?
(a) She burns lunch.
(b) She can't remember Maxine's name.
(c) She mumbles, something she only does when she's nervous.
(d) She's wearing makeup and a good sari.

4. How is the Ratliff's house in New Hampshire different from the one in New York City?
(a) The windows are always open, unlike in New York City.
(b) It's the complete opposite, dark, musty and full of primitive furniture.
(c) It's a typical summer home with no personality at all.
(d) It's not, it's very similar, showing their taste in every piece of furniture.

5. How does Gogol meet Maxine?
(a) He bumps into her on the sidewalk and they laugh about it.
(b) His parents arrange a meeting because he's old enough to marry.
(c) She sees him and is interested and arranges a meeting.
(d) Coworkers invite him to a party she also attends.