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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. Why does the Law Society in Natal challenge Gandhi's application for admission?
(a) Because of his skin color.
(b) Because he is a troublemaker.
(c) Because his is not a citizen of South Africa,
(d) Because of his previous outburst for refusing to remove his turban.

2. What does Gandhi read in England that later becomes daily reading for him?
(a) The Patanjali Sutras.
(b) The London Times.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Gita.

3. How does Gandhi communicate when in a group?
(a) He says nothing and is frustrated because he has not communicated his thoughts and tells a group member days later.
(b) He writes letters to others that convey his thoughts while they were together.
(c) He writes his thoughts on a piece of paper and has someone read them to the group.
(d) He acts out what he wants to say and people guess at the clues.

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

5. Why is Gandhi called back to Durban?
(a) For the opening session of parliament.
(b) The Indian Congress is falling apart without his presence.
(c) There is rioting in the streets.
(d) Employers are retaliating against indentured servants.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What activities does Gandhi undertake to save money during his second trip to South Africa?

4. What does Gandhi's diet consist of in 1906?

5. What does Gandhi do when he is informed that he will have to travel third class on the train to Pretoria?

(see the answer key)

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