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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author describes Gandhi as the most ________ man on earth.
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Loving.
(c) Interesting.
(d) Christ-like.

2. Was Gandhi's personal life as successful as his public life?
(a) Part of the time.
(b) Mostly.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. When WWII broke out, what did England quickly do?
(a) Sent troops to India.
(b) Ignored India.
(c) Freed India.
(d) Engaged India.

4. In August, 1931, Gandhi traveled with his son and entourage from Bombay to London for what?
(a) The third Round Table Conference.
(b) The first Round Table Conference.
(c) The fourth Round Table Conference.
(d) The second Round Table Conference.

5. Nehru became Prime Minister of India on what day?
(a) December 2, 1946.
(b) November 2, 1946.
(c) October 2, 1946.
(d) September 2, 1946.

6. Why did Gandhi not eat until the next day?
(a) He was not hungry.
(b) When the plan was certified by the English.
(c) He had changes made in the agreement.
(d) He was not happy with the agreement.

7. Was Gandhi attaining his goal?
(a) Yes.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) No.
(d) Partially.

8. In August 1946, Nehru was authorized to do what?
(a) Vote.
(b) Form the first Indian government.
(c) Protest the formation of an Indian government.
(d) Return to England.

9. On February 22nd, Gandhi's dear wife, Kasturbai, died in prison, her head on his lap. From that time until his death, how did he honor her?
(a) He says prayers on the 22nd of every month.
(b) He says prayers for her every day.
(c) He celebrates her birthday.
(d) He speaks to her.

10. The Indian Congress, although mostly pacifists, was willing to bring India fully into the war for what?
(a) Money.
(b) The compensation of becoming a free country.
(c) To help those in need.
(d) Equality.

11. What did temples do for the untouchables?
(a) They gave them food.
(b) They opened their doors to them.
(c) They ignored them.
(d) They provided shelter for them.

12. For how long did Gandhi stay in London?
(a) One month.
(b) Six months.
(c) Through the end of the year.
(d) Five years.

13. The Indian Congress vowed to do what?
(a) Boycott all things British.
(b) Work with the British.
(c) Obstruct England's plans.
(d) Meet with the British officials to work out a compromise.

14. With what was Fischer amazed, regarding Gandhi?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His fitness.
(c) His speech.
(d) His frailty.

15. What did Gandhi do when all parties agreed to end the violence in Calcutta?
(a) He returned home.
(b) He stopped meditating.
(c) He broke his fast.
(d) He read from the Quran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nehru visited one day and argued against what?

2. Gandhi and his followers were still most concerned about what?

3. In response to continued unrest and violence, Gandhi embarked on what?

4. In ________ of 1946, an envoy of British officials came to India to settle the terms of its independence.

5. Nehru told Fischer privately that he was hopeful that Gandhi could work out a settlement with whom?

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