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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens at the meeting between Gandhi and Dr. P.C. Ray?
(a) They have obvious religious differences and the meeting ends.
(b) They schedule another meeting to further discuss common aims.
(c) The meeting ends in a shouting match.
(d) The two men agree to work together to eradicate problems.

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 in undermining the good of the Indian people.
(c) He believes British rule is beneficial and acceptable.
(d) He believes British rule has little effect on the Indian people.

4. Who is Balasundaram?
(a) He is one of the major financial backers of the Indian Congress of Natal.
(b) He works with Gandhi in opposition of the Franchise Bill.
(c) Gandhi's clerk.
(d) An indentured servant who exposes Gandhi to the plight of indentured servants in South Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What dietary advice written in a pamphlet does Gandhi later recant?

3. How does Gandhi assist Narayan Hemchandra?

4. Why did the Indian community in Natal ask Gandhi to stay in South Africa?

5. What is the next issue the Indian Congress takes on after the Franchise Bill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Gandhi and his brother travel to Bombay so Gandhi can sail to England?

2. Why does Gandhi stay in the Transvaal during his third stay in South Africa?

3. What does Gandhi do with the gifts he is given before he returns to India the second time?

4. What is the next issue the Indian Congress decides to take on after the Franchise Bill?

5. What is the nature of the two bills that are introduced in the legislature in South Africa after Gandhi's return? Are they ultimately passed?

6. What does Gandhi witness at the Kali temple that makes an impression on him?

7. What vow does Gandhi take during his second stay in South Africa and what does the vow entail?

8. What happens as a result of Gandhi missing the train in Allahabad?

9. Why is Gandhi asked to stay in Natal after he finishes his work on his case?

10. How does Gandhi act on his loyalty to the British constitution?

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