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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. How does the Indian Congress of Natal raise funds for their cause?
(a) They sell some of their valuable belongings.
(b) They hold a gala.
(c) They request funding from the Maharaja of Cochin in India.
(d) They charge a membership fee.

2. What is Gandhi advised to do by a member of the High Court?
(a) To recruit others to spread his message about the conditions in South Africa.
(b) To take a position on the court.
(c) To support the British monarchy.
(d) To stay in India to help with self government.

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

4. How are Gandhi's sons and nephew educated in South Africa?
(a) They attend public school.
(b) Kasturbai teaches them.
(c) Gandhi hires an English governess.
(d) They are sent to a boarding school in Johannesburg.

5. What happens when Gandhi attends the vegetarian convention in Portsmouth?
(a) He finds the women too flirtatious and leaves.
(b) He does not think their diet is strict enough and leaves.
(c) He becomes more committed to his dietary practices.
(d) Gandhi is asked to be the president of the Vegetarian Association.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problems does Gandhi encounter while traveling through the Transvaal?

2. What vow does Gandhi take in 1906?

3. How does Gandhi respond to the doctor's advice when his son, Manilal, becomes very ill?

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

5. What advice does Gandhi give to Indian merchants in South Africa?

(see the answer key)

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