Namesake Chapter 10 Quiz

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What do G and M do to celebrate their first anniversary?

They go on a weekend trip

They stay home and cook

They go to a restaurant recommended by Donald and Astrid (correct)

They have a picnic at a park

What does M wear for the anniversary dinner?

A dress from earlier in their relationship

G notices what M wears to celebrate their anniversary.

False

What secret is M keeping from Gogol?

She has won a fellowship in Paris Signup and view all the answers

How does the anniversary dinner go?

The dinner does not go well - they don't like the restaurant and the food is not good. Signup and view all the answers

Where does M work?

She teaches French at NYU Signup and view all the answers

What happens at M's work that upsets her?

An admin dies suddenly sorting mail Signup and view all the answers

What does M find in the mail after the admin dies?

A letter from Dmitri who she knew in high school Signup and view all the answers

What does M do with the letter she finds?

She copies his number and address Signup and view all the answers

Where did Moushumi meet Dmitri?

On a bus heading to an anti-apartheid march in DC Signup and view all the answers

Moushumi saw Dmitri only once after their initial meeting.

True Signup and view all the answers

What gift did Dmitri give Moushumi?

A book - Stendhal's The Red and the Black Signup and view all the answers

What does Dmitri call Moushumi?

Mouse Signup and view all the answers

How does Moushumi's affair begin?

She calls him Signup and view all the answers

How often does Moushumi see Dmitri?

Every week after class Signup and view all the answers

Where is Dmitri living?

A messy bachelor's apartment Signup and view all the answers

What is Dmitri's job?

He is living off an inheritance Signup and view all the answers

Why does Moushumi have the affair?

She gets to talk about literature, feel intellectual, escape her life, and she likes the sex Signup and view all the answers

What are signs that G and M's marriage is in trouble?

She does not tell him about the fellowship, he is jealous of her friends, he is overly focused on his work, he is increasingly quiet and reserved Signup and view all the answers

How does G and M's marriage differ from his parents' marriage?

His parent's bond was stronger based on a trust that each would take care of the other Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anniversary Dinner

G and M celebrate their first anniversary at a restaurant suggested by Donald and Astrid.
M wears a dress from their earlier relationship, but G does not notice it.
M keeps a secret from Gogol: she has won a fellowship in Paris.
The dinner experience is disappointing; they dislike the restaurant and the food, leading to a sad departure.

Moushumi's Job

Moushumi is employed as a French teacher at NYU.
An unexpected event occurs at work when an administrator suddenly dies while sorting mail.
After the incident, she chooses to complete the sorting of the mail.
Among the mail, she discovers a letter from Dmitri, a figure from her high school days.
She saves Dmitri's contact information by copying his number and address.

Moushumi & Dmitri in High School

Moushumi first meets Dmitri on a bus traveling to an anti-apartheid march in Washington, D.C.
They have a brief encounter afterward, but it does not develop further.
Dmitri is older and leaves to study in Europe, which prevents any dating.
Dmitri gifts her a book, "The Red and the Black" by Stendhal.
He affectionately refers to her as "Mouse."

Moushumi's Affair

The affair with Dmitri begins when Moushumi makes the decision to call him.
They meet once a week after her classes.
Dmitri resides in a cluttered bachelor apartment.
He is financially supported by an inheritance, allowing him a carefree lifestyle.
Moushumi engages in the affair for intellectual conversation, to escape her life, and enjoys the physical aspect of their relationship.

The End of the Marriage

Signs indicating trouble in G and M's marriage include Moushumi's secret about the fellowship, G's jealousy toward her friends, and his obsessive work focus.
G becomes increasingly quiet and withdrawn.
Unlike G's parents, who had a strong bond based on mutual care and trust, G and M's relationship displays discord and lack of communication.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 10 of 'The Namesake'. This quiz focuses on the significant moments during G and M's anniversary dinner, including M's secret, her attire, and the dinner's outcome. Dive deeper into their relationship dynamics and the implications of their choices.