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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Sevagram, people were so drawn to him, that what happened?
(a) Gandhi feared for his life.
(b) Gandhi had to leave, due to the large crowds.
(c) There sprouted up a bustling community.
(d) People argued over who got to sit by him.

2. What must be driven out of the mind?
(a) Fear.
(b) The small, distracting, and petty things that distract the mind.
(c) The highest ideals.
(d) Insecurities.

3. Gandhi saw that Kasturbai was already living what he was studying, and began to do what?
(a) Feel guilty for not being more like her.
(b) Emulate her example.
(c) Have her lead.
(d) Become envious of her.

4. Gandhi's secretary, Mahadev Desai, answered the question of how Gandhi spoke so eloquently with no preparation or notes by explaining what?
(a) Gandhi is good at thinking on his feet.
(b) Everything Gandhi thinks, does, and says are exactly the same so all he has to do is to be.
(c) Gandhi has a great memory.
(d) Gandhi used the same speech where ever he went.

5. Evenings for Gandhi were made up of what kind of meals?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Long.
(c) Communal.
(d) Boisterous.

6. When did Gandhi meditate?
(a) Every morning at three or four.
(b) Every morning at six or seven.
(c) Every afternoon at three or four.
(d) Every evening at eight or nine.

7. How did Gandhi feel about meditation?
(a) Tired and unsure.
(b) Confident and content.
(c) Content.
(d) Energized and invigorated.

8. The idea was detachment from the result of one's actions, so that one's focus is on what?
(a) God.
(b) One's needs.
(c) Others.
(d) The spirit of his actions.

9. What did Gandhi tell the man who killed him?
(a) I'm sorry.
(b) I forgive you, I love you, I bless you.
(c) Get some help.
(d) You'll be sorry.

10. In addition to detachment, what was a guiding principle from the Gita to which Gandhi aspired?
(a) Love for others.
(b) Undivided singleness of mind.
(c) A calm mind.
(d) Love for the God of Love.

11. People came burdened and overwhelmed with their troubles, and left how?
(a) With new burdens and troubles.
(b) Laughing and lighthearted.
(c) With new ideas and beliefs.
(d) Less burdens and troubles.

12. What keeps a mind steady in every circumstance?
(a) Confidence.
(b) God.
(c) Enough sleep.
(d) A mantra.

13. Describe Gandhi's evening walks.
(a) They were quiet.
(b) They were slow and peaceful.
(c) They were a time for him to be with his wife and children.
(d) They were a parade of adoring community members.

14. Who is Patanjali?
(a) Gandhi's closest friend.
(b) A leader in India.
(c) The ancient Indian teacher of meditation.
(d) Gandhi's follower.

15. With whom did Gandhi take all of his solitude?
(a) His closest followers.
(b) His wife and children.
(c) His ashram family.
(d) His students.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does one who loves the Lord of Love focus?

2. Why did Gandhi experiment with variations on vegetarian dishes?

3. That detachment was what allowed Gandhi to move with what?

4. One who loves the Lord of Love is _____________________ by his circumstances.

5. Prayer meetings featured readings from what?

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