Ashoke & Ashima
What did Ashima notice that put her at ease, the first time meeting Ashoke?
"One of the crisscrossing laces had missed a hole."
What is the occasion where Gogol and Macine first met?
Gogol and Maxine had first met at a party, one of Gogols' friends, Evan suggested they attend because the host, Russell, worked for the UN and had spent time in Kenya, meaning there would be a plethora of tradition African items worth seeing, as well as the fact that the loft had been designed by a member at the architecture firm.
Gogol and Moushumi had been childhood friends, how did they come back into each other's lives?
Their parents set them up on a date, as they felt it would be beneficial to the two of them.
When Gogol meets Astrid and Donald at their home, what renovation are they completing to their home?
Astrid and Donald are expanding their residence from a single floor to an additional three, as they are expecting their first child.
What does Gogol notice about the preperations taken place regarding dinner, the first time he had gone to their home?
Gogol internally argues that comparitively to his mother Ashima, she would've never prepared such few plates for her guests.
What is the first argument, or fight the pair get into?
Ashoke had a particular way of drying his clothing, which Ashima had not gotten accustomed to yet. So, one day Ashima had shrunken Ashokes' sweater.
Where do Gogol and Maxine go before venturing on their vacation in New Hampshire?
The couple stops for lunch at Gogol's parents' home, where Maxine would be introduced to them for the first time.
What instance prior to their first date did Gogol recall with Moushumi during their introduction that he was bothered by?
On their first date, Moushumi referred to him like Gogol, rather than Nikhil.
Where did Moushumi meet Astrid?
Moushumi and Astrid had been friends at Brown when she attended university.
What is Gerald and Lydias last name?
The Ratliffs
After what event did Ashima finally discover Ashokes' name?
The betrothal
What is Ashima and Ashokes first imporession when meeting Maxine?
Ashima is surprised and is in disarray after Maxine had called her by her first name. But, eventually comes around to Maxine after he had broken their akwardness.
Ashoke does not have a direct opinion on Maxine, rather focusing more on the rental care which is on the road, offering to move the car into the driveway.
Gogol was completely blind to the issues within Moushumi and his relationship, but he eventually found out that Moushumi had been having an affair. What occurs when Gogol finds out about his wife's affair?
On the train rife to spend Christmas with Ashima and Sonia, Gogol was talking about summer plans for the two of them, when Moushumi blurts out something Dimitri had said, which leads Gogol to ask who he is and find out about her affair with him.
What occupation did Astrid and Donald have?
Astrid teaches film thoery at the New School.
Donald is a moderately talented painter that endulges in the art of small, everyday objects.
What are Gerald and Lydia extremely opinionated about?
Movies, exhibits at mueseums, good resturaunts, the design of everyday things.
Three months after they met, what advancement does the couple make in their relationship?
Maxine offers Gogol a place in her home, where he can live, rather than his rundown apartment.
"But when Maxine says it, adding "you should just stay with me," he is quietly thrilled.
How does Maxine react to discovering Nikhils birth given name?
Since Maxine hadn't been informed of Nikhils original identity, she does not understand the importance of the name change. But she responds with a quick and quirky remark, "the cutest thing I've ever heard."
What is the excuse that Moushumi gives for leaving Gogols home on Pemberton Road after learning about her affair?
Moushumi musters up a ruse that a last minute interview had fallen into place at the MLA.
What does Gogol assume about Astrid and Donalds relationship?
It is assumed that they are a confident couple, considerably a model relationship.
What is Gerald and Lydias occupation.
Gerald is a lawyer.
Lydia is a curator of textiles at the Met.
What distinction does Gogol make between his parents relationship and Maxines?
Gogol realizes that his parents do not show the love and affection that most parents do.
"Whatever love exists between them is an utterly private, uncelebrated thing.
A reason for the splitting of Maxine and Gogols relationship...
Maxine had admitted that she had become jealous of Gogol and Sonia, which Gogol believed to be absurd, especially after the passing of his father.
The persistence of Maxine, as she would continuously entice Gogol to leave his family and spend time with him.
How does Gogol feel about telling Moushumi about his name change after the party?
Gogol regrets ever telling her about his name change as he believes that she feels it was a joke, rather than a key part of his life with mass importance.
What specific request do Astrid and Donald request regarding the name of their child?
The couple insists that their childs name must be totally unique.
What is different about what Lydia and Gerald ask, "Whats Calcutta like? Is it beautiful," compared to what others typically ask about Calcutta.
Gogol is suprised about their question as typically, when asked about Calcutta, the questions include something about the poverty, the beggars, or the heat.