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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. After Gogol gives his reasons for changing his name, how do his parents respond?
2. What does Gogol's father say after giving him a special gift for his fourteenth birthday?
3. What do the Gangulis do with their home while they are in India?
4. How does Gogol feel after leaving the courthouse with a changed name?
5. What is Ashima's second pregnancy like?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Ashima and Ashoke feel about Ruth when they learn of their son's girlfriend?
2. How does Gogol feel about his family during visits home from college?
3. How does Gogol react to the gifts he receives at his fourteenth birthday party?
4. What happens when Gogol wants to see his girlfriend, Ruth, over the Christmas holidays?
5. What did Ashoke swear to do during his long recovery from the injuries he received during a train wreck when he was a young man?
6. What job is Ashoke offered after finishing his college studies?
7. Who befriends Ashima at the hospital and how?
8. What does Ashoke do for Gogol's fourteenth birthday?
9. Why doesn't Gogol look forward to his fourteenth birthday party?
10. How are the Ganguli family plans changed while preparing for a visit to India when Gogol is a year old?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses the character of Gogol's sister Sonia as a counterpoint to Gogol's character. Follow the development of her character throughout the book and show how her character differed from Gogol's and what the author accomplished through Sonia's character. Cite examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Moushumi experiences much the same cultural ambivalence as Gogol. Explain why this is so and cite scenes from the book that show this ambivalence.
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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