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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. Gandhi determined that the whole British-Indian relationship could be transformed with such an approach of non-violence, or ____________.

2. When his rebellion brought Gandhi into the presence of the leader of the Transvaal government himself, what did Gandhi do?

3. Was jail problematic for Gandhi?

4. Where did Gandhi first attempt to practice law?

5. To whom was Gandhi deeply devoted?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gandhi go about changing India?

2. What is ahimsa?

3. What was different about Gandhi's behavior compared to other men in his position?

4. How did Gandhi feel about volunteering? How did these feelings influence him?

5. What was the Salt Satyagraha of 1930?

6. How does Gandhi deal with the Black Act?

7. What happens when Gandhi meets the leader of the Transvaal government?

8. What requires courage regarding this movement against the Black Act?

9. What did Gandhi do when his spirituality increased?

10. What is Gandhi's reputation at this time in South Africa? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The principles used in Self-Satyagraha can be used in regards to various individuals.

Part 1) What principles can be used to keep harmony in a relationship and family? How do these relationships benefit from these principles?

Part 2) How can these principles then be used in ever larger groups? How might society as we know it change is satyagrahas took place?

Part 3) How can satyagraha take place in your school community? What can you do to encourage the following of these principles? How would this change the school environment? Why would this environment be changed?

Essay Topic 2

A round table discussion is held by the British.

Part 1) Why is this discussion held? Why is Gandhi invited? What does this reveal about Gandhi's role in Indian politics? What does this say about his influence?

Part 2) How does this discussion benefit from his presence? Who else benefits from his presence? How?

Part 3) How does Gandhi benefit from this experience? How does this help his cause?

Essay Topic 3

A train trip departing from Maritzburg, South Africa was transformative for Gandhi.

Part 1) How was it transformative? Why was he transformed in this way?

Part 2) When did he act upon this transformation? Why did he act upon it at this point?

Part 3) How might you have reacted to this experience? Why?

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