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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ashima try to contact first after learning of Ashoke's death?
(a) Her family in India.
(b) Maxine.
(c) Sonia.
(d) Gogol.

2. What unexpected effect does the wedding have on Gogol and Moushumi?
(a) They feel greater respect for their Indian heritage.
(b) They are worn out and just want to rest.
(c) They feel effervescent and energized.
(d) It makes them realize how serious marriage truly is.

3. What difference does Ashima notice in her days before and after Gogol's birth?
(a) Now she has something to occupy her time.
(b) Now she can't seem to organize her days.
(c) Now she isn't the center of attention when Ashoke is home.
(d) Now friends stop by at all hours to see Gogol.

4. What does Ashima do immediately after she gives birth to Gogol?
(a) She begins to shiver profoundly.
(b) She cries from the pain.
(c) She asks the nurse to give her child to her immediately.
(d) She gives thanks for a healthy child.

5. Where do women in India go to have babies?
(a) They stay home and have help from their mother-in-law.
(b) An obstetrical clinic.
(c) The maternity ward in a hospital.
(d) Home to their family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the school counselor say about Gogol missing so much school?

2. Why does Gogol/Nakhid take a class in Indian novels written in English?

3. How do the Ganguli family friends react to the news of Ashoke's death?

4. How often does Ashima see Ashoke while he's working in Ohio?

5. Who else visits the baby Gogol in the hospital?

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