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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gandhi promise his mother before he departs for England?
(a) To study hard.
(b) To write home every week.
(c) Not to lose touch with his Indian roots.
(d) Not to touch wine or women or eat meat.

2. Why does Gandhi support the British during the Boer War?
(a) He thinks the British are right.
(b) He hopes the Indians will gain rights from the British.
(c) He hopes for a government position in India.
(d) He is opposed to the treatment of Indians in South Africa.

3. What do the stagecoach passengers tell the stagecoach staff, in regards to Gandhi, on the trip from Charlestown to Johannesburg?
(a) That they will boycott the stagecoach company if Gandhi is not permitted to ride with them.
(b) To leave Gandhi alone and let him ride inside the coach with them.
(c) To leave Gandhi behind and have him take the next coach.
(d) That they will take the next coach if Gandhi rides with them.

4. How does Gandhi assist his brother-in-law after he takes him from Bombay to Rajkot?
(a) He harbors his brother-in-law after he commits a crime.
(b) He lends his brother-in-law some money to repay his debts.
(c) He helps his brother-in-law move.
(d) He nurses his sick brother-in-law.

5. Who is Balasundaram?
(a) He is one of the major financial backers of the Indian Congress of Natal.
(b) Gandhi's clerk.
(c) He works with Gandhi in opposition of the Franchise Bill.
(d) An indentured servant who exposes Gandhi to the plight of indentured servants in South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gandhi called back to Durban?

2. What does the Indian community open in South Africa with the generosity of Mr. Rustoraji?

3. What does the court in South Africa ask Gandhi to do when he is introduced?

4. What is Gandhi's opinion about British rule in India after he returns from South Africa?

5. What is Gandhi advised to do by a member of the High Court?

(see the answer key)

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