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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are people in India informed about the injustices toward the Indian people in South Africa?
(a) A pamphlet is circulated.
(b) Gandhi takes out ads in newspapers nationwide.
(c) Gandhi holds public meetings.
(d) Gandhi tells everyone he meets.

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

4. How does Gandhi respond to the doctor's advice when his son, Manilal, becomes very ill?
(a) He ignores the doctor's orders.
(b) He follows the doctor's orders.
(c) He follows some of the doctor's instructions.
(d) He seeks a second opinion.

5. What does Gandhi do after there is a plague outbreak in Bombay?
(a) He offers his services in sanitation.
(b) He volunteers to transport the deceased.
(c) He files a civil suit on behalf of the citizens of Bombay.
(d) He tries to heal the afflicted with his home remedies.

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

7. Gandhi invites which group of people to live with his family?
(a) The Untouchables.
(b) The Zulus.
(c) The English.
(d) The Boers.

8. What conditions does Gandhi's group agree to in order for Gandhi to assist them?
(a) That they have his commitment for three months, then he has to return home to his family.
(b) That Gandhi will not accept payment for public work, only private work.
(c) That they need to practice holy rituals daily.
(d) That Gandhi can send for his family to live with him in South Africa.

9. What does Gandhi witness at the Kali temple that affects him deeply?
(a) A little girl making an offering to a god.
(b) The slaughtering of lambs.
(c) A monk protesting British rule.
(d) The property had been defaced.

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

11. What intention does Gandhi announce in Burma?
(a) That he will travel third class through India.
(b) That he will be taking a poisition in the Indian government.
(c) That he is refraining from eating dairy products.
(d) That he will continue his practices for finding truth.

12. What is Gandhi told when he wants the Congress in Calcutta to pass his resolution?
(a) That the resolution will be symbolic.
(b) That it is for naught, because they have no rights in their country.
(c) That the resolution will be the foundation for lasting change.
(d) That there will not be enough votes to get it passed.

13. What offer does Gandhi receive after his brother's troubles?
(a) To take a government position in Delhi.
(b) To be an Indian rights advocate in South Africa.
(c) An invitation to work for a South African law firm.
(d) To teach school in Bombay.

14. What happens after the government does not move the Indians out of the district in Johannesburg?
(a) The government cuts off the water supply.
(b) The Indians decide to move out on their own accord.
(c) There is a big celebration in the Indian district.
(d) There is a black plague outbreak.

15. Who tries to convert Gandhi to Christianity?
(a) Mr. Lely.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Johnston.
(d) Mr. Coates.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What action does Gandhi's group take against the Asiatic Department in Johannesburg?

3. What services does Gandhi perform at the Congress in Calcutta?

4. What is the situation like at Gandhi's house in Natal?

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

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