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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bramacharya included restraint in what?
(a) Thought.
(b) Speech.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Sex, anger, diet and emotions.

2. What is the ashram?
(a) A religious retreat for a monk.
(b) A cult.
(c) A hotel.
(d) An Indian commune.

3. Gandhi's philosophy was that for Indians to be treated fairly, they needed to do what?
(a) Improve themselves and discard any bad habits.
(b) Attack government officials.
(c) Become wealthy.
(d) Leave South Africa.

4. To achieve success in South Africa, Gandhi's most effective tool was a unique creation of his own called what?
(a) Swadeshi.
(b) Ahimsa.
(c) Duragraha.
(d) Satyagraha.

5. Gandhi was offered a position as a lawyer in _________ which he accepted.
(a) South America.
(b) India.
(c) Nepal.
(d) South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like his mother, Gandhi took to what frequently?

2. As a child, what did Gandhi hide from his elders as much as possible?

3. Gandhi told the masses not to wear what?

4. During his time abroad, Gandhi's thirst for what grew?

5. Why did Gandhi's family not tell him of this tragic news?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Gandhi was again arrested and jailed in May?

2. Why did Gandhi try to unify the Hindus and Moslems? What were the end results of this attempt?

3. What is a Yogi?

4. Describe where Gandhi spent the next sixteen years of his life.

5. What was Gandhi's philosophy?

6. Describe Gandhi's first major speech.

7. What happened initially when Gandhi got word to England about the treatment of Indians in South Africa?

8. How did Gandhi feel about his life in London?

9. Describe satyagraha's first test.

10. Describe Gandhi. Why did major leaders come to pay homage to him?

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