The Namesake Quiz 8 (20 MCQs)

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1. What does Gogle's parents want to change?

Correct Answer: D) His name.

2. The time span of The Namesake is between ..... and .....

Correct Answer: D) 1968, 2000.

3. Who is Gogol named after?

Correct Answer: B) A Russian author.

4. Unpleasantly loud and harsh

Correct Answer: B) Raucous.

5. How does this experience affect Ashima?

Correct Answer: C) It gives her a positive image of America.

6. Random

Correct Answer: B) Haphazard.

7. Where was Gogol's first dorm room?

Correct Answer: B) New Haven.

8. What does Gogol decide to buy for Moushumi?

Correct Answer: C) A hat for her birthday.

9. What gift does Gogol purchase for Moushimi?

Correct Answer: B) A hat.

10. Discuss the role of Gogol in shaping the events of Chapter 1.

Correct Answer: D) Gogol introduces the theme of identity crisis and sets the tone for the chapter.

11. What do books symbolize?

Correct Answer: A) One's past life (memories).

12. What did Gosh tell Ashoke was his greatest regret?

Correct Answer: B) Gosh regretted leaving England.

13. What does Ashima's father do for a living?

Correct Answer: D) Illustrator.

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

Correct Answer: C) When his dad picks him up from the train station.

15. What is ironic about the ending of chapter 2?

Correct Answer: B) Ashima has prepared herself for her grandmother's death but that is not who dies.

16. What does Gogol feel when his teacher talks about Nikolai Gogol's life?

Correct Answer: A) Shame.

17. How does Ashoke feel about his job as a professor?

Correct Answer: B) He always preferred to be a professor over working for a corporation.

18. Where has the story MOSTLY taken place?

Correct Answer: C) Boston.

19. What literature did Ashoke enjoy reading?

Correct Answer: A) Russian.

20. What is Gogol's passion in high school?

Correct Answer: C) Music.