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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gandhi trying to persuade barristers to do while in Bombay?
(a) To gain more power in Indian government and to have more influence.
(b) To accompany him when he returns to South Africa.
(c) To find loopholes in the constitution to get India out from under British rule.
(d) To represent the poor in court cases.

2. What does Gandhi read in England that later becomes daily reading for him?
(a) The Patanjali Sutras.
(b) The London Times.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Gita.

3. What does Gandhi do when he is informed that he will have to travel third class on the train to Pretoria?
(a) He finds a loophole in the train company regulations and purchases a first-class ticket.
(b) He bleaches his skin and claims he is a white man, then purchases a first class ticket.
(c) He files a civil suit in court.
(d) He becomes indignant and writes a letter to the editor to the newspaper in Pretoria.

4. Who helps Gandhi acclimate to South Africa?
(a) Dr. Mehta.
(b) Mr. Banker.
(c) Mr. Johnston.
(d) Abdulla Sheth.

5. What is Gandhi's opinion about British rule in India after he returns from South Africa?
(a) He believes British rule is beneficial and acceptable.
(b) He believes British rule in undermining the good of the Indian people.
(c) He believes British rule has little effect on the Indian people.
(d) He believes that although British rule is not helpful presently, it will ultimately be beneficial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Law Society in Natal challenge Gandhi's application for admission?

2. Why is Gandhi called back to Durban?

3. What advice does Gandhi give to Indian merchants in South Africa?

4. What conditions does Gandhi's group agree to in order for Gandhi to assist them?

5. What does the court in South Africa ask Gandhi to do when he is introduced?

(see the answer key)

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