The Namesake (Chapters 1-9)

Where has the story MOSTLY taken place?

• New York City

• New Hampshire

• Boston

• Calcutta

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What did Ashima do before she got married?

• Nurse

• English tutor

• Reporter

• Professor

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How does Ashoke earn money?

• He works as a waiter

• His job is unknown

• He works as an engineer

• He is a graduate teaching assistant

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The novel starts in...

• 1990s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

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In India, is it necessary to come up with a name for a child immediately after birth?

• Only if the child is in poor health and may not live long

• Yes, because announcements cannot be sent out until the child has a name

• No, because Indians believe names can wait

• Yes, because a name is extremely important in India

Who decides that Gogol will not be called Nikhil in kindergarten?

• Ashoke

• Mrs. Lapidus, the Principal

• Ashima

• No one

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How old is Gogol when Ashima becomes pregnant with Sonia?

• 6

• 7

• 11

• 8

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How does Gogol feel after learning more about Nikolai Gogol?

• He is mad his parents never told him anything about Nikolai Gogol

• He is uncomfortable finding out this information

• Both

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Who is Gogol's first girlfriend in college?

• Sarah

• Ruth

• Maxine

• Rachel

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Where does Ruth move to attend school?

• England

• Canada

• Texas

• Italy

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