Gogol

Ultimately, what does this novel seem to suggest about names?

• Names don't really matter

• People should be able to name themselves

• Our names connect us to our past and our heritage

• Most people want to change their name

In what ways are Moushumi and Gogol similar? Choose 2!!

• They are both Bengali

• They both speak French

• They both date white Americans

• They both work as architects

Met Gogol on the train

• Ruth

• Maxine

• Moushumi

• Bridget

How old is Gogol when Ashima becomes pregnant with Sonia?

• 6

• 7

• 11

• 8

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

Who is Gogol's first girlfriend in college?

• Sarah

• Ruth

• Maxine

• Rachel

When does Gogol's learn the truth about his name?

• Through a phone call with his dad

• At home

• When his dad picks him up from the train station

• Ashima tells Gogol the truth

What is the significance of the name 'Gogol' in the novel?

• It represents a connection to his family's past

• It is a common name in America

• It is chosen randomly by his parents

• It is a name of a famous American author

Which literary device is primarily used in the novel to explore Gogol's identity?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

How does Gogol's relationship with his name change throughout the novel?

• He becomes more attached to it

• He grows to resent it

• He remains indifferent

• He changes it legally