Gogol
What Russian author is Gogol named after?
Nikolai Gogol
What major event does Ashoke survive before moving to America?
A train accident
Why does Ashima feel uncomfortable raising Gogol in America?
She feels isolated without her family and struggles with adapting to a different culture
What month is Sonia born?
Does Gogol change his name on his first day of school?
No he tells his teacher he wants to be called Gogol
Why does Ashoke feel a personal connection to Nikolai Gogol’s work?
He was reading a book by Gogol when the train accident occurred, and it helped save his life
Why does Ashima take Gogol to the grocery store even when she doesn’t need anything?
She feels lonely and uses the trip as a way to be around people
What does Sonali's name mean?
She who is golden