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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ashima embarrassed to wear a hospital gown?
(a) She hates white.
(b) The back is open.
(c) It only comes to her knees.
(d) It's ugly.

2. What happens to Ashoke and Ashima within a decade of moving to America?
(a) They become true Americans.
(b) They seldom know what's going on with their families in India.
(c) They both become orphans.
(d) They lose touch with their families in India.

3. What's the first thing that causes Ashima and Ashoke to suspect she's pregnant?
(a) She faints.
(b) She throws up after breakfast.
(c) She gains weight quickly, which makes them suspect pregnancy.
(d) She accuses Ashoke of substituting salt for sugar.

4. What changes about the planned visit to India when Gogol is about a year old?
(a) Ashoke's schedule necessitates cancelling the trip.
(b) Another family from India joins them for the trip.
(c) Gogol gets sick and is in the hospital for most of the visit.
(d) Ashima's father dies, necessitating her going early.

5. 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) Gogol cries and she must stop to calm him down.
(c) The pram is old and she's afraid it will break down.
(d) Friendly Americans interested in her baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the train wreck, what did Ashoke do which he believes saved his life?

2. What does Ashoke do that reminds Ashima of the time he visited her parents' home?

3. What was Ashoke doing the day he almost died?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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