1. Which theme do the following lines help illustrate? In Calcutta, Ashima "wanders freely around the city in which Gogol, in spite of his many visits, has no sense of direction.”
A) Identity
B) Home
C) Culture
D) Happiness
2. How do Gogol’s relationship with American women help readers understand his struggle with the theme identity?
A) By dating American women, Gogol is trying to leave his Indian heritage behind.
B) By dating American women, Gogol is trying to enhance his economic status. C) By dating American women, Gogol is trying to purposely upset his parents. D) By dating American women, Gogol is trying to impress his American friends. 3. Which of the following conflicts help readers understand the theme of identity in the novel? Select all that apply (2).
A) Gogol’s confusion about being American or Indian
B) Gogol’s choice to live with Maxine and her parents
C) Gogol’s dissatisfaction with his name
D) Gogol’s dislike of Moushumi’s friends Astrid and Donald
4. Which theme do the following lines help illustrate? “For the sake of Gogol and Sonia they celebrate, with progressively increasing fanfare, the birth of Christ, and even the children look forward to far more that the worship of Durga and Saraswati.”
A) Identity
B) Home
C) Culture
D) Happiness