Ashima
What food does Ashima prepare for Gogol’s birthday party?
Lamb curry and traditional Bengali food
What book does Ashoke give Gogol for his birthday?
A book of stories by Nikolai Gogol.
What two types of parties does Gogol have for his fourteenth birthday?
An American party and a Bengali party.
Why is Sonia unhappy about travelling to Calcutta?
She will miss school and her friends.
How many birthday parties does Gogol have?
Two parties.
Why does Ashoke give Gogol the book?
The author is connected to the story behind Gogol’s name.
What name does Gogol use when meeting Kim?
Nikhil
How does Sonia feel during the family’s visit to Calcutta?
She feels out of place.
Where does Ashima’s family travel for eight months?
Calcutta, India.
What does Ashoke tell Gogol about changing his name?
He tells him to do what he wants.
Why does Gogol legally change his name?
He dislikes the name Gogol and feels embarrassed by it.
What happens to Sonia during the family’s trip around India?
She gets sick to her stomach.
How does Ashima react to Gogol and relationships?
She feels that Gogol needs to focus on his studies.
Why is Ashoke worried when Gogol’s train is delayed?
It reminds him of his own train accident.
Which structural fascinates Gogol on his trip to India?
What does Sonia do to her jeans when she gets older?
She dyes them black.
What does Ashima think about Gogol changing his name?
She does not think he needs to change it.
What important story does Ashoke tell Gogol?
He explains the train accident that nearly killed him and the reason behind Gogol’s name.
What subject does Gogol find interesting /likes at Yale?
Architecture.
What does Sonia argue with Ashima about?
Her hairstyle.