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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. One of Gandhi's closest associates was Charles Freer Andrews. Who is Andrews?

2. Was Gandhi attaining his goal?

3. For how long did Fischer stay with Gandhi?

4. In what did Jinnah's declaration result?

5. What did temples do for the untouchables?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Gandhi think about Christianity and other religions?

2. Describe Gandhi's ashram.

3. What happened on August 15, 1947?

4. What took place in September of 1946?

5. What took place in August of 1946?

6. How did Gandhi feels about the first agreement? What happened after he gave his response regarding this agreement?

7. What did the author, Louis Fischer, learn about Gandhi during their time together?

8. How did Gandhi act when he was once again put into jail?

9. What positive action took place while Gandhi fasted?

10. How did Gandhi deal with the violence he saw and heard about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gandhi's personal life is not as successful as his public life.

Part 1) Describe his personal life. Why is it not as successful as his public life? How might he feel about this? Why?

Part 2) Could Gandhi have had a more balanced life and still have been successful? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is it possible for public figures to have healthy personal lives and be successful in their public agendas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Gandhi's ashram is called the White House of India.

Part 1) What is an ashram? Describe Gandhi's ashram. Why is it called the White House of India?

Part 2) How do these two places compare? Can his ashram truly be called the White House of India? Why or why not?

Part 3) What does this name imply about the Indian people's feelings towards Gandhi, his followers, and the U.S.?

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi believes that the future of India depends on the relationships between Moslems and Hindus.

Part 1) Describe the relationship between these two religious groups throughout the book. Why does Gandhi believe it is important for these groups to have a good relationship?

Part 2) Why is Gandhi mostly unsuccessful in creating a strong relationship between the Moslems and Hindus? How might event have been different if the Hindus and Moslems had worked together?

Part 3) Why are the relationships between various religious groups often strained? How is this seen in the U.S.?

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