Ch.2 Quiz Review

Character Development: How does Ashima feel immediately after giving birth?

• She is excited and full of energy

• She feels weak, shivers, and is in a daze

• She immediately wants to hold and name the baby

• She refuses to see her baby out of fear

Symbolism: What does Ashoke see his son as when he first holds him?

• A reminder of his own survival

• A link to his life in India

• A burden he must now carry

• A completely unfamiliar presence

Setting: Why does Ashima feel that Gogol’s birth is incomplete?

• Her parents and extended family are not there to celebrate

• The hospital does not allow religious rituals

• Ashoke is absent during the birth

• The baby was born prematurely

Cultural Conflict: Why do Ashima and Ashoke delay naming their son?

• They do not agree on a name

• They are waiting for a letter from Ashima’s grandmother with the chosen name

• The hospital requires a formal name before discharge

• They want to see his personality first

Major Event: What does the family do to celebrate Gogol’s annaprashan (rice ceremony)?

• They invite Bengali friends and perform traditional rituals

• They have a small family dinner with only Ashoke and Ashima

• They take Gogol to the temple for a blessing

• They host a party with their American neighbors

Why are her parents and extended family not there to celebrate?

• Her parents and extended family are not there to celebrate

• They are busy with work

• They are on vacation

• They forgot the date

Why are they waiting for a letter from Ashima’s grandmother?

• For a recipe

• They are waiting for a letter from Ashima’s grandmother with the chosen name

• For a family photo

• For a holiday greeting

What name is mentioned in the answer key?

• Raj

• Amit

• Gogol

• Ravi

How does she see the temporary choice?

• She sees it as a permanent decision

• She sees it as a temporary choice but accepts it for now

• She is unhappy with it

• She ignores it

What difficulty is mentioned in the answer key?

• The difficulty of bridging Bengali traditions with American customs

• The difficulty of learning a new language

• The difficulty of finding a job

• The difficulty of making friends