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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 is Gandhi trying to persuade barristers to do while in Bombay?
(a) To accompany him when he returns to South Africa.
(b) To gain more power in Indian government and to have more influence.
(c) To represent the poor in court cases.
(d) To find loopholes in the constitution to get India out from under British rule.

2. Who is the Secretary of State in South Africa?
(a) Mr. Huffington.
(b) Lord Ripon.
(c) The Duke of the Transvaal.
(d) Viscount Yorkchester.

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

4. What is Gandhi instructed to do before he gives a speech in Bombay?
(a) To hire a speech writer.
(b) To write his speech out before he delivers it.
(c) To get a good night's sleep.
(d) To see a speech therapist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Gandhi sail to England after he arrives in Bombay?

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

3. What conditions does Gandhi's group agree to in order for Gandhi to assist them?

4. What do the stagecoach passengers tell the stagecoach staff, in regards to Gandhi, on the trip from Charlestown to Johannesburg?

5. Why does the Law Society in Natal challenge Gandhi's application for admission?

(see the answer key)

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