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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. What does Gandhi promise the governor after their meeting in Bombay?

2. Who is learning the printing business on the Phoenix settlement?

3. What happens when Gandhi returns to the ashram after his work in Kheda?

4. What is the tinkathia system?

5. Why is Gandhi unable to stay in Bihar after his work is completed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mr. Polak's relationship with Gandhi?

2. What does Gandhi's group do while living in the rented house in Motihari?

3. What resolution is proposed in March 1916?

4. How does Gandhi resolve the dilemma with the Servants of India Society?

5. What happens when Gandhi attends a war conference?

6. What happens when Gandhi and his group oppose the Rowlatt Bill?

7. What does Gandhi do at Ahmedabad?

8. What are Gandhi's actions during the mill strike?

9. What is known as Gandhi's Himalayan miscalculation?

10. While in prison in 1908 what other dietary practices does Gandhi adopt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gandhi refused to eat meat, even at risk to his life. Why did Gandhi take this position? Did he feel it was extreme? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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