What to name the baby

1. How many ceremonies are there in a Hindu person’s life?

• 12

• 16

• 18

• 20

2. What is one of the ceremonies mentioned in the text?

• A wedding

• Naming a baby

• Planting the tree

• Praying for rain

3. What do parents write on the baby’s tongue after birth?

• The baby’s name

• A word from the priest

• The word “Om”

• A prayer for the future

4. What material is used to write the word on the baby’s tongue?

• A pen of gold

• A stick of silver

• A piece of wood

• A brush of honey

5. When does the naming ceremony usually take place?

• On the day of birth

• Seven days after birth

• Twelve days after birth

• One month after birth

6. What does the priest make for the baby during the naming ceremony?

• A prayer

• A horoscope

• A song

• A list of name

7. How does the priest decide on a name for the baby?

• By looking at family traditions

• By reading religious texts

• By studying the stars and planets

• By asking the parents

8. What is placed on the plate during the ceremony?

• Candies and food

• Rice

• A small statue of a god

• A flower garland

9. What does the father do during the ceremony?

• Writes the baby’s name on a piece of paper

• Holds the baby and blesses it

• Says the baby’s name into its right ear

• Prays with the priest

10. What happens to the candies and food during the ceremony?

• They are eaten by the family only

• They are given to the guests

• They are placed in front of the baby

• They are offered to the gods