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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gandhi remind the Indian community in Durban after a plague outbreak?
(a) He reminds them of their duty and loyalty to India.
(b) To set their rat traps.
(c) To improve their sanitary habits so they can fight for their rights.
(d) To wash their hands before eating.

2. 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 father dies; Kasturbai is pregnant with their first child.
(d) Gandhi's brother drops out of school; Gandhi's mother breaks her hip.

3. What is Gandhi's opinion about British rule in India after he returns from South Africa?
(a) He believes British rule has little effect on the Indian people.
(b) He believes British rule is beneficial and acceptable.
(c) He believes that although British rule is not helpful presently, it will ultimately be beneficial.
(d) He believes British rule in undermining the good of the Indian people.

4. What happens as a result of Gandhi's decision?
(a) His son recovers.
(b) His son stays ill for a prolonged period of time.
(c) His son becomes more ill and Gandhi changes his mind about the intervention.
(d) His son dies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gandhi travel to the Transvaal during his third stay in South Africa?

2. Who is the Secretary of State in South Africa?

3. Who does Gandhi encounter after he misses his train in Allahabad?

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

5. What does Gandhi do with the gifts showered on him for his second departure from South Africa?

(see the answer key)

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