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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 suggests that Gandhi study law in England?

2. How does Gandhi assist Narayan Hemchandra?

3. What complicates the government's efforts when they try to move Indians out of their district in Johannesburg?

4. What does Gandhi do after there is a plague outbreak in Bombay?

5. Why must Gandhi and his family wait before they can disembark from their ship in Durban?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gandhi become aware of the plight of indentured servants in South Africa?

2. What advice does Gandhi give to the Indian community in Pretoria after he takes interest in their plight?

3. What is Gandhi's relationship like with Narayan Hemchandra?

4. What habits does Gandhi develop while living in England that become more entrenched later in life?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Gandhi experiment with during his third stay in South Africa?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why were the untouchables of interest to Gandhi? What did Gandhi learn from them and how did he use this knowledge in his pursuit for justice? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Did Gandhi developed his ideas individually, or did his life in the settlements form a support system and an environment to develop his outlook? State your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How did Gandhi use fasting as a form of political activism? Use examples from the book.

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