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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Moushumi live while growing up?
(a) In England and America.
(b) They always lived in America.
(c) In India and America.
(d) They traveled the world during her childhood.

2. How does Gogol go about changing his school documents that were completed using the name Gogol?
(a) In stealth, not letting his classmates know about it.
(b) Only when necessary because paperwork doesn't match.
(c) He almost boasts to everyone about his name change.
(d) Methodically, one paper at a time but in no hurry.

3. What does Gogol do after window shopping with Moushumi?
(a) He drops her off at her apartment then goes home.
(b) He goes to a bar and has a quick drink.
(c) He buys a hat for her that she'd admired.
(d) He rushes home because he has work that's waiting.

4. What changes about the planned visit to India when Gogol is about a year old?
(a) Ashoke's schedule necessitates cancelling the trip.
(b) Gogol gets sick and is in the hospital for most of the visit.
(c) Another family from India joins them for the trip.
(d) Ashima's father dies, necessitating her going early.

5. How do the Ganguli family friends react to the news of Ashoke's death?
(a) They all respond with visits, calls, and cards.
(b) They are shocked and don't know what to say.
(c) They tell the Ganguli family that they can now return to India.
(d) They take turns helping with household chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Ashoke waits while Ashima gives birth, who does he thank for his survival and this miracle of new life about to begin?

2. What does Ashima do immediately after she gives birth to Gogol?

3. Was Moushumi's fiance comfortable with her Indian heritage?

4. In what type of neighborhood do the Gangulis finally purchase a home?

5. How does Ashima react to Gogol's time in pre-school?

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