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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gogol give his mother as a gift when his baby sister is born?
(a) A blanket for the baby.
(b) A picture of his family that he drew.
(c) A pretty bow for her hair that his father helped him pick out at the store.
(d) A bracelet he made at school.

2. Why does Ashima insist Gogol come home for a visit?
(a) Because she hasn't seen him and misses him.
(b) Because he's drifting farther and farther away from his roots.
(c) Because she wants him to meet Sonia's new boyfriend.
(d) Because Ashoke is leaving for a project in Ohio.

3. How do Gogol and Moushumi dress for their wedding reception?
(a) They wear formal Western clothes.
(b) They are comfortable in casual clothes.
(c) They dress for warm weather for their honeymoon.
(d) They revert to traditional Indian dress.

4. 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) Every weekend, though it is expensive that often.
(d) Once a month, it's all the time off he can get.

5. What happens when Gogol returns to school during his freshman year after meeting Ruth over the weekend?
(a) Gogol and Ruth have an argument.
(b) Gogol feels suffocated at school and asks to come home.
(c) Gogol and Ruth start seeing each other.
(d) Some of Gogol's friends set him up with a girl they know.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gogol know that his mother is nervous about meeting Maxine?

2. What embarrasses Gogol about the meal his mother has prepared for his and Maxine's visit?

3. Why is the principal confused about Gogol's name?

4. Why does the principal finally end up registering Gogol by his pet name?

5. Why does Gogol tell the judge he's changing his name?

(see the answer key)

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