CH 5 - The Namesake

Where does Gogol go at the beginning of the chapter?

• to take his SAT

• to register for Yale

• to the Middlesex Probate and Family Court

• on his first date

Gogol compares the location (in question 1) to

• the college application process

• a Calcutta marketplace

• a birthday party

• an airport

Why does Gogol go to this location (in question 1)?

• he is moving to college in New Haven

• to change his name

• to get married

• to get dual citizenship

What do Bob Dylan, Leon Trotsky, and Engelbert Humperdinck have in common?

• they were all born in another country

• they converted to another religion

• they changed their names

• they have dual citizenship

Identify the speaker: "It will be a hassle. Gogol has, in effect, become your good name."

• Ashoke

• Ashima

• Sonali

• Mrs. Jones

Identify the speaker: "It's our way, Gogol. It's what Bengalis do."

• Ashoke

• Ashima

• Sonali

• the clerk

Who torments Gogol the most about his name?

• Sonali

• Gogol

• Ashima

• Ashoke

The answer to question 7 illustrates which conflict?

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. society

• character vs. self

Identify the speaker: "In America anything is possible. Do as you wish."

• the clerk

• Ashima

• Gogol

• Ashoke

How does Gogol explain his decision to change his name on the application?

• he was tired of being teased because of his name

• his parents consented to the change

• he wants a more American sounding name

• he leaves that space blank