1. In what type of neighborhood do the Gangulis finally purchase a home?
(a) In the country, where there are no neighbors to look down on them.
(b) An ordinary area where plastic wading pools are left out on the lawns.
(c) Where Ashoke can get to work quickly.
(d) In an historic area where they will be steeped in tradition.

2. Where had Moushumi been at the time of Ashoke's funeral?
(a) At Brown University studying for her Ph.D.
(b) In Paris.
(c) She was on an extended visit to India.
(d) Traveling extensively, something she'd always wanted to do.

3. What does a waiter think when he sees Gogol and Moushumi together?
(a) That they must share a similar heritage.
(b) That they seem unhappy.
(c) That they are brother and sister.
(d) That they must be in love.

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

5. What appearance does the Ganguli home present to a casual observer?
(a) Their home appears no different from their neighbors.
(b) Their home is clearly the home of immigrants.
(c) Their home is typical of people who don't know how to decorate an American house.
(d) Their home is painted an unusual color for the neighborhood.