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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Gandhi call the secret to the art of living?
(a) The last eighteen verses of the Second Chapter of the Gita.
(b) The last ten verses of the the Second Chapter of the Gita.
(c) The first verse of the First Chapter of the Gita.
(d) The middle verses of the Third Chapter of the Gita.

4. What does the author say is Gandhi's message?
(a) His life.
(b) Bring peace to all.
(c) All religions are right.
(d) Love others above yourself.

5. Was Gandhi burdened by worry about what was to come?
(a) Yes, very much.
(b) Yes, at times.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, somewhat.

Short Answer Questions

1. His daily chores were always done in the company of others, his meals were a time of what?

2. Describe Gandhi's evening walks.

3. When one's love is deep enough, Sri Krishna explains to the eager Arjuna, selfish attachment, insecurity, fear and despair will do what?

4. The elephant holding a piece of bamboo was enough to quiet their trunks the same way what is enough to still the busy-ness of a wandering and restless mind?

5. His ashram family, however, the ones who came to be called his _____________________ were the ones who knew best the man Gandhi was in his daily life.

Short Essay Questions

1. What role did Kasturbai play in Gandhi's personal transformation?

2. What does a union with the Lord of Love do?

3. How does Easwaran closes this chapter?

4. How is a mantra important?

5. What is meant by detachment?

6. What is the purpose of the final chapter?

7. What would happen that reveals how Gandhi was revered?

8. What is one of Gandhi's most treasured meditations?

9. How does Gandhi respond when he is asked the secret of life?

10. What happens when Gandhi reduced himself to zero?

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