Introduction to Contemporary Literature of the Twenty-First Century Answers

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Which describes how Gogol and his parents feel about his name change?

Gogol loves his Bengali name, Nikhil, but his parents want him to use his American nickname, Gogol.

Gogol does not want a new name, but his parents want to follow Bengali custom.

Gogol is happy with either Gogol or Nikhil, but his parents want him to choose one.

Gogol wants a new name, but his parents want him to stick with his nickname.

Which theme is expressed through the conflict over Gogol’s name?

Globalization rarely creates cultural conflicts for immigrant families.

Globalization helps immigrant families adjust to cultural conflicts.

Globalization forces immigrant families to mediate cultural conflicts.

Globalization often creates cultural conflicts for immigrant families.

What conflict is revealed through Ashoke’s conversation with Mrs. Lapidus?

external conflict between Ashoke’s traditional Indian culture and American culture

internal conflict between Gogol’s father’s cultural beliefs and his mother’s beliefs

external conflict between Gogol and Mrs. Lapidus over which name he will be called

internal conflict within Ashoke over whether to demand his way

Based on the passage, which statement best summarizes the effect of globalization on Gogol and his parents?

Globalization has made Gogol immediately comfortable with American culture.

Globalization has forced Gogol to reject Indian culture.

Globalization has forced changes on Gogol’s family that he accepts, but thathis parents resist.

Globalization has brought changes to Gogol’s family that they are learning to like.

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