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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Moushumi's friends decide about names?
(a) They wish their culture had as beautiful names as Indian ones.
(b) There is no perfect name.
(c) No matter what the name, it eventually seems to suit.
(d) They will wait until the child is born and then decide.

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) It makes them realize how serious marriage truly is.
(d) They feel effervescent and energized.

3. How does Gogol know that his mother is nervous about meeting Maxine?
(a) She's wearing makeup and a good sari.
(b) She can't remember Maxine's name.
(c) She mumbles, something she only does when she's nervous.
(d) She burns lunch.

4. What makes Ashima's first outing with Gogol take longer than expected?
(a) She is still tired and can't walk as quickly as expected.
(b) The pram is old and she's afraid it will break down.
(c) Friendly Americans interested in her baby.
(d) Gogol cries and she must stop to calm him down.

5. After the train wreck, what did Ashoke do which he believes saved his life?
(a) He climbed out of the wreckage and ran to safety.
(b) He called out and someone heard his cry.
(c) He raised his hand and rescuers saw it.
(d) He stopped the flow of blood that otherwise would have killed him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ashima do upon first meeting Ashoke when he visited her family home in India?

2. What did Ashoke do after the train wreck when he had nightmares at night and couldn't sleep?

3. What two kinds of names do children in India usually receive?

4. What does Gogol sense about Maxine's reaction to the neighborhood where he lives?

5. As Ashoke waits while Ashima gives birth, who does he thank for his survival and this miracle of new life about to begin?

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