Chapter 9

How does the chapter begin?

Moushumi and Gogol will get married

Who plans their wedding?

the parents

How old did Gogol turn?

30

What happens to Gogol’s birthday?

everybody forgets except Sonia

What did Sonia get Gogol for his birthday?

a flask with bourbon and an engraving of the initials NG

What kind of wedding will they have?

A traditional Hindu wedding

How do they make their wedding different?

the reception — they change and are no longer traditional

How does the wedding feel to Gogol and Moushumi?

like a job

Who proposed and when?

Gogol on Moushumi’s birthday

As their relationship develops, little details showcase what?

they aren’t on the same page anymore

What was Moushumi’s reaction to the proposal?

she was more excited about the hat than the ring

What untraditional thing does Moushumi do regarding naming?

She keeps her own name

What does Moushumi’s refusal of the name represent?

her holding on to who she used to be

What do they get from the wedding?

money — $67,350

What does Moushumi keep in her closet?

her wedding dress for Graham

What does the dress represent?

she hasn’t fully let go of Graham

How does Gogol feel in the relationship?

He is the backup option — accepts defeat

Where does Moushumi go and why?

Paris for business

When in Paris, what happens with Moushumi and Gogol?

Moushumi is in control but Gogol just wants to explore

What does Gogol wish for their trip?

that everything wasn’t familiar to her and they could have had new experiences together

What does Moushumi wish for?

she had never left Paris

What is Moushumi still holding on to?

the older version of herself

What does Moushumi do?

let Gogol take a photo of her

Who are Moushumi’s friends

Astrid and Donald

What do Astrid and Donald do a lot?

throw parties

What does Gogol get annoyed at?

Moushumi smoking

What begins to happen in their relationship?

small frequent fights

Who is connected to Donald?

Graham

What happened to Graham?

got married and had kids

What does Moushumi mean?

a damp breeze

What does Donald say about Moushumi’s living situation?

She wants to move to Brooklyn not Manhattan (which is what Gogol wants)

Where did Moushumi stay after her breakup with Graham?

with Donald and Astrid

What conversation do they have at one of the parties?

names

What does Moushumi spill about Gogol at the party?

he changed his name

How does Gogol react?

he is upset — he didn’t tell her not to but she thought he knew

How do they react to his name?

they instantly get it and don’t ask any questions, they actually like his name

What does Gogol tell them his name is from?

his father was a fan

What opinion does Gogol have on names?

it should just be pronouns until their name is decided at 18