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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Ganguli family do in the beginning of their life in their new home, in the evenings?
(a) They watch American programs on their television.
(b) They work on their English language skills.
(c) They go for drives and explore their new environs bit by bit.
(d) They sit outside and enjoy the luxury of a real yard.

2. What did Gogol do at his birthday party with friends that he'd never done before?
(a) He finally had a frosted cake and ice cream.
(b) He said no to a frosted cake and ice cream.
(c) He got presents from friends, something his parents had not allowed before.
(d) He had a boy-girl party with dancing.

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

4. How Gogol/Nikhil feel about his new name once a few weeks have passed?
(a) He feels like a new and different person.
(b) He doesn't give it a second thought.
(c) He's confused and doesn't know why.
(d) He wishes he'd never done it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What difference does Ashima notice in her days before and after Gogol's birth?

2. Are there many children about Gogol''s age at his second birthday party?

3. Why does Gogol's father take him to his first day of kindergarten?

4. What happens when Gogol returns to school during his freshman year after meeting Ruth over the weekend?

5. How many invited Indian immigrants come to Gogol's second birthday party?

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