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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gandhi the Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Easwaran explains that Gandhi was quoting what from Hindu scripture?
(a) The Vedanta.
(b) The Isha Upanishad.
(c) The Tevaram Saivite hymns.
(d) The Puranas.

2. Nagler cites all of the fields in which Gandhi inspired revolution, including economics, politics, philosophy and the science and art of _________.
(a) Living quietly.
(b) Living healthfully.
(c) Living a life of solitude.
(d) Living frugally.

3. Through a connection of his brother's, Gandhi was given a ____________ contract with a Muslim firm in South Africa to work what he thought would be a clerical position well below the dignity of his education.
(a) Five-year long.
(b) Ten-year long.
(c) Two-year long.
(d) Year-long.

4. Sri Krishna calls it the ______________ that inspires selfish possession, and says they are free who have escaped it, united with the Lord of Love and assured immortality.
(a) Devil.
(b) Sin of man.
(c) Ego-cage.
(d) Selfish ego.

5. Finding himself happier and healthier for the change, Gandhi shifted his attention to what?
(a) Looking for a new wife.
(b) Understanding British culture.
(c) His diet.
(d) Studying religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gandhi call the Yeravda Prison?

2. Easwaran explains that most people see life in terms of what?

3. Easwaran quotes an excerpt from a letter Gandhi wrote to an English follower saying that those who do not see how politics and religion are related to one another do not understand what?

4. What was the source of the inspiration to which Gandhi clung?

5. Prayer meetings featured readings from what?

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