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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is the principal confused about Gogol's name?
(a) She doesn't understand about Indian pet names.
(b) She can't figure out how to pronounce the unfamiliar name.
(c) The birth certificate and Gogol's father state different names for him.
(d) She can't understand Ashoke's Indian accent.

4. What was Ashima's initial reaction to her first home in America?
(a) She didn't like the neighbors.
(b) She was delighted with the sunny, spacious rooms.
(c) It was not at all what she had expected.
(d) It was smaller than Ashoke had described.

5. Who else visits the baby Gogol in the hospital?
(a) Neighbors of the Gangulis.
(b) Ashoke's fellow students from college.
(c) No one, they don't know anyone in America yet.
(d) A couple the Gangulis met and a professor friend of Ashoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ashima's family keep in touch with her after Gogol's birth?

2. What does Moushumi wear for her wedding?

3. What does Gogol do as soon as he gets the news of his father's death?

4. What kind of home does Gogol live in as an infant?

5. How does Gogol meet Maxine?

(see the answer key)

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