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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to one of the administrative assistants at NYU?
(a) She was caught pilfering money.
(b) She had an aneurysm and died.
(c) She was turned down for pregnancy leave.
(d) She was fired.

2. What is the one complication about Gogol/Nikhil's new name?
(a) He forgets and signs his old name every so often.
(b) He can't remember to respond to his new name.
(c) He doesn't feel like a Nikhil.
(d) He only wishes he'd done it years earlier.

3. How do the Ganguli children help their mother after their father's death?
(a) They work out a schedule and each takes turns helping her.
(b) Sonia isn't able to help but Gogol helps a lot.
(c) Sonia moves in with her while Gogol visits often.
(d) Gogol hates returning home, but Sonia makes up for his lack.

4. Why was Moushumi gone when Gogol returned there after a Christmas visit home?
(a) She'd moved out of their apartment for good.
(b) Gogol had told her to be gone when he arrived.
(c) She was preparing a welcome home surprise.
(d) She was at an interview for a new job.

5. What concerns Ashima about Sonia as she grows up?
(a) She has no real concerns, she's pleased with her daughter.
(b) She fears she'll forget her Indian heritage.
(c) She fears she'll color a streak in her hair.
(d) She hates the clothes she wears.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ashima's second pregnancy like?

2. What do the Gangulis do with their home while they are in India?

3. What do guests say about Sonia at the rice ceremony?

4. What does Moushumi wear for her wedding?

5. What does Gogol's father say after giving him a special gift for his fourteenth birthday?

(see the answer key)

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