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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 21-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Gandhi family do after the offer for services of the Indian Ambulance Corps is accepted by the South African Government?
(a) They sell all of their possessions.
(b) The family volunteers its services.
(c) They close down their house in Johannesburg.
(d) They return to India.

2. What action does Gandhi's group take against the Asiatic Department in Johannesburg?
(a) They go to the police and warrants are issued.
(b) They file a law suit.
(c) They boycott all non-Indian goods and services.
(d) They refuse to get any permits through the Asiatic Department

3. What does the court in South Africa ask Gandhi to do when he is introduced?
(a) Bow to the members of the court.
(b) Kiss their rings.
(c) Remove his turban.
(d) Present his license to practice law.

4. What does Gandhi do with the gifts showered on him for his second departure from South Africa?
(a) They are sold and the money is sent to India.
(b) He keeps them.
(c) They are kept at Abdulla Sheth's house for safekeeping until Gandhi returns.
(d) They are put in a public trust fund for the community.

5. 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 becomes indignant and writes a letter to the editor to the newspaper in Pretoria.
(c) He bleaches his skin and claims he is a white man, then purchases a first class ticket.
(d) He files a civil suit in court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gandhi qualify as an attorney to help out at the office?

2. Who tries to convert Gandhi to Christianity?

3. What is Gandhi instructed to do before he gives a speech in Bombay?

4. What is Gandhi told when he wants the Congress in Calcutta to pass his resolution?

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

(see the answer key)

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