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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. How often does Ashima see Ashoke while he's working in Ohio?
(a) Every three weekends he comes home.
(b) His job doesn't allow for him to come home at all.
(c) Once a month, it's all the time off he can get.
(d) Every weekend, though it is expensive that often.

4. How do the Ganguli family friends react to the news of Ashoke's death?
(a) They tell the Ganguli family that they can now return to India.
(b) They all respond with visits, calls, and cards.
(c) They are shocked and don't know what to say.
(d) They take turns helping with household chores.

5. What does Maxine notice about Gogol when he plays with her dog?
(a) That he doesn't know how to throw a ball to a dog.
(b) That he's never had a dog.
(c) That he's intrigued by Silas.
(d) That he's afraid of dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Gogol bring things home from his father's apartment in Ohio for his mother?

2. How do Gogol and Moushumi dress for their wedding reception?

3. How does Gogol feel about Maxine's actions the day after they meet?

4. What catches Moushumi's eye as she goes through Alice's desk?

5. What happens while Moushumi and Gogol make love for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of wedding do Gogol and Moushumi have?

2. Why does Gogol agree to visit his family when he'd rather go to New Hampshire with Maxine's family?

3. After Gogol breaks off his relationship with Maxine, who does his mother introduce him to?

4. When bothers Gogol after he and Moushumi return to New York after a trip to Paris?

5. How does Gogol feel about Maxine's family?

6. What happens when Gogol takes Maxine to meet his family?

7. What do Gogol and Moushumi have in common when they first meet?

8. How does Gogol finally learn about his father's death?

9. What does Gogol do when he learns of his father's death?

10. Why doesn't Gogol know immediately of his father's death?

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