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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. How are the Indian quarters in Johannesburg referred to?

2. What promise does Gandhi make when he returns to India the second time?

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

4. Who tries to convert Gandhi to Christianity?

5. What is Gandhi advised to do by a member of the High Court?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gandhi's friend, Mavji Dave, advise him to do?

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

3. What influence does Gandhi's high school friend have on him?

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

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

6. Gandhi receives a cable while living in Santa Cruz. What does the cable say and how does Gandhi respond?

7. What does Gandhi do during his third stay in South Africa, even though it has a negative effect of Kasturbai?

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

9. What is the reaction from the whites when Gandhi returns to South Africa with his family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was Gandhi being inconsistent when he chose to support the British in two wars? Was his support during two wars inconsistent with Gandhi's philosophy on non-violence? Cite specific 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

What does Gandhi mean by ahimsa and satyagraha? What made satyagraha effective in overthrowing British oppression? Are there any weaknesses to the satygraha approach? Explain why, citing examples from the book.

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