The Namesake Practice Questions

Who is the author of The Namesake?

• Jhumpa Lahiri

• Jhumpo Lahiri

• Jhumpa Lehiri

• Jhumpu Lahir

What is Gogol's "pet name"?

• Nick

• Nikhil

• Nikolai

• Nicholas

What grade was Gogol in when he went on his 8 month Calcutta trip?

• 8th Grade

• 9th Grade

• 10th Grade

• 11th Grade

Which work by Nicolai Gogol was presented in the Namesake?

• The Portrait

• The Overcoat

• Dead Souls

• The Nose

What literary device is primarily used to highlight the clash between Gogol's Bengali heritage and American upbringing?

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

• Irony

• Alliteration

What age did Gogol turn when he obtained The Short Stories of Nikolai Gogol from his father?

• 13

• 15

• 11

• 14

Who is the first woman Gogol has a relationship with?

• Maxine

• Moushimi

• Ruth

• Bridget

Why did Gogol enjoy the city of New York?

• He liked the architecture of the city

• His parents were scared of the city

• He met many lovers in that city

• His school life was enjoyable

What school did his parents want him to go to for the architecture program?

• Columbia

• Brown

• MIT

• Cornell

What gift does Gogol purchase for Moushimi?

• A flask

• A hat

• A scarf

• A pen