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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is the Secretary of State in South Africa?
2. What is Gandhi advised to do by a member of the High Court?
3. What is Gandhi's opinion about British rule in India after he returns from South Africa?
4. Who does Gandhi recommend to fill in for him when he returns to India to visit his family?
5. Why is Gandhi called back to Durban?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Gandhi's friend, Mavji Dave, advise him to do?
2. What does Gandhi witness at the Kali temple that makes an impression on him?
3. What are Gandhi's views about his marriage?
4. What advice does Gandhi give to the Indian community in Pretoria after he takes interest in their plight?
5. What happens when the government tries to move the Indians out of their quarters in Johannesburg?
6. What is the next issue the Indian Congress decides to take on after the Franchise Bill?
7. What does Gandhi experiment with during his third stay in South Africa?
8. Why is Gandhi asked to stay in Natal after he finishes his work on his case?
9. How did Gandhi become aware of the plight of indentured servants in South Africa?
10. How does Gandhi act on his loyalty to the British constitution?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the relation between Gandhi's practices and political philosophy? Can the two concepts stand separately in Gandhi's mind? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
How is passivity so effective in a society that is action-focused? Is passivity a form of action? Use examples in My Experiments with Truth to formulate your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Gandhi once said, "men say I am a saint losing himself in politics. The fact is that I am a politician trying my hardest to become a saint." Do you see Gandhi exemplifying this quote in My Experiments with Truth? Why or why not? Cite examples from the book.
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