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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. Where do Gandhi and his family move for better ventilation?

2. What happens when Gandhi attends the vegetarian convention in Portsmouth?

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

4. What does Gandhi think about his abilities to practice law after passing the bar exams?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What action does Gandhi and his group take against the Asiatic Department in Johannesburg?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were Gandhi's beliefs about forming close friendships? Why did he hold these beliefs and how did they benefit or hurt him? Please provide examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What were the origins of the Kheda Movement? Why did wearing homespun garments become a symbol of Indian patriotism? Answer using examples from the book.

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