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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gogol bring Maxine to his parents home?
(a) Maxine wants to meet Gogol's parents.
(b) Gogol knows his mother won't rest until she meets Maxine.
(c) It's on their way to New Hampshire.
(d) Because Maxine is curious about how people from India live.

2. What happened to Gogol's relationship with Maxine after his father died?
(a) Their relationship grew stronger.
(b) He stepped out of her life after many arguments.
(c) They each began seeing other people.
(d) They became bored with each other and separated.

3. What does the Ganguli family do on the eleventh day after Ashoke's death?
(a) They return to India with Ashoke's ashes.
(b) They dab themselves with mud and ashes for mourning.
(c) They ask them if there is anything of Ashoke's that they can use.
(d) They invite friends to mark the end of the mourning period.

4. What did Ashoke do after the train wreck when he had nightmares at night and couldn't sleep?
(a) He paced and talked himself into a calm state.
(b) He went looking for people to be with.
(c) He drank until he could sleep again.
(d) He read books about other countries.

5. What bad news does Ashima receive from her family in India soon after Gogol's birth?
(a) Her grandmother has had a stroke.
(b) Her little brother's wedding has been called off.
(c) Their home was flooded and suffered extensive damage.
(d) Her father has lost his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gogol gives his reasons for changing his name, how do his parents respond?

2. What do Gogol/Nakhil's parents think about his relationship with Ruth?

3. How does Gogol feel about his frequent visits to Maxine's home?

4. Are there many children about Gogol''s age at his second birthday party?

5. Why doesn't Gogol want to go to school when he begins Kindergarten?

(see the answer key)

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