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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what does Gogol fall in love with when he falls in love with Maxine?
(a) Her friends because they are so like Maxine.
(b) Her dog Silas.
(c) Her entire family and their lifestyle.
(d) Her taste in houses because he's an architect.

2. How does Ashima learn about Maxine?
(a) Gogol tells her he's going on vacation to Maxine's New Hampshire home.
(b) She corners Gogol and forces him to tell her.
(c) Ashima asks Gogol's friends.
(d) Maxine invites her to a party.

3. What does Ashoke do that reminds Ashima of the time he visited her parents' home?
(a) He tells her how beautiful she is when she dresses up for him.
(b) He polishes his shoes fastidiously.
(c) He goes out of his way to learn American ways and tell her about them.
(d) He takes his shoes off, as is customary in India.

4. What does the school counselor say about Gogol missing so much school?
(a) They feel the trip itself will be educational.
(b) They say nothing, many of their students travel a lot.
(c) They insist Gogol keep up on his studies.
(d) They are concerned and do not like it.

5. What difference does Ashima notice in her days before and after Gogol's birth?
(a) Now she isn't the center of attention when Ashoke is home.
(b) Now friends stop by at all hours to see Gogol.
(c) Now she has something to occupy her time.
(d) Now she can't seem to organize her days.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a young boy, how does Gogol feel about his name?

2. What do the Gangulis do with their home while they are in India?

3. In what type of neighborhood do the Gangulis finally purchase a home?

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

5. What happens when the Ganguli family enters the Dum Dum Airport?

(see the answer key)

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