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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 26-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Gandhi think about his abilities to practice law after passing the bar exams?
(a) He thinks his aptitude is stronger in medicine and does not think he will be successful.
(b) He thinks he does not have any practical experience.
(c) He thinks that his discipline and practices will help him succeed.
(d) He thinks he has the persuasive abilities to win trials.

4. Why did the Indian community in Natal ask Gandhi to stay in South Africa?
(a) To have him fight for the rights of indentured servants.
(b) To have him become a partner in the law firm.
(c) To fight the passage of the Franchise Bill.
(d) To heal them with his home remedies.

5. Which two events happen while Gandhi is in high school?
(a) Gandhi's friend is arrested; Gandhi's mother dies.
(b) Gandhi's father has malaria; Kasturbai breaks her arm.
(c) Gandhi's brother drops out of school; Gandhi's mother breaks her hip.
(d) Gandhi's father dies; Kasturbai is pregnant with their first child.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gandhi trying to persuade barristers to do while in Bombay?

3. Why is Gandhi called back to Durban?

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

5. What does Gandhi do after there is a plague outbreak in Bombay?

(see the answer key)

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