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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What appearance does the Ganguli home present to a casual observer?
2. As a young boy, how does Gogol feel about his name?
3. How do Gogol and his friends celebrate his fourteenth birthday party?
4. What does Ashoke do while pacing in the mens' waiting room at the hospital?
5. Are there many children about Gogol''s age at his second birthday party?
Short Essay Questions
1. What type of home do the Gangulis settle down in to raise their family?
2. What does Ashima think about while in labor?
3. How does Gogol react to the gifts he receives at his fourteenth birthday party?
4. What does Gogol decide to do when he turns eighteen?
5. Why don't Ashima and Ashoke have a name picked out for their baby?
6. How does Gogol feel about his family during visits home from college?
7. What do the Ganguli family do during Ashoke's sabbatical?
8. What happens when Gogol takes an English class in high school?
9. What happens when Gogol's train coming home from college is late?
10. Why doesn't Gogol look forward to his fourteenth birthday party?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One main theme of this novel is culture shock. Cite instances from the book that can exemplify possible real life experiences of any second-generation immigrant to America and that are not just examples Indian-American immigrants might experience. Do you believe this book is more about culture shock or about the Indian American experience? Cite examples to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Moushumi enters the book somewhat late in the story and doesn't remain to the end, but she is central to the development of Gogol's character. Trace her actions through the story. Why does she act as she does? Are her actions pivotal to the plot or can the story follow the same course to the same conclusion without her character? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses Gogol's romantic relationships to explore different aspects of his character. Follow the development of Gogol's romantic life throughout the book and examine Gogol's character in each relationship. Cite examples from the book to support your answers.
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