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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gandhi told when he wants the Congress in Calcutta to pass his resolution?
(a) That it is for naught, because they have no rights in their country.
(b) That there will not be enough votes to get it passed.
(c) That the resolution will be the foundation for lasting change.
(d) That the resolution will be symbolic.

2. What does Gandhi promise his mother before he departs for England?
(a) To study hard.
(b) To write home every week.
(c) Not to touch wine or women or eat meat.
(d) Not to lose touch with his Indian roots.

3. Why can't Gandhi sail to England after he arrives in Bombay?
(a) Members of Gandhi's caste threaten him.
(b) He forgets his passport in Rajkot.
(c) Gandhi and his brother fall victim to a pickpocket.
(d) The Indian Ocean is too rough at that time.

4. What conditions does Gandhi's group agree to in order for Gandhi to assist them?
(a) That Gandhi will not accept payment for public work, only private work.
(b) That Gandhi can send for his family to live with him in South Africa.
(c) That they have his commitment for three months, then he has to return home to his family.
(d) That they need to practice holy rituals daily.

5. What plans does Gandhi have for the group from South Africa when they arrive in India?
(a) To sightsee.
(b) To recruit people to their cause.
(c) To live on a settlement like the Phoenix Settlement.
(d) To begin Satyagraha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the things Gandhi's group does when living at the rented house in Motihari?

2. What does Gandhi do when he is informed that he will have to travel third class on the train to Pretoria?

3. What does Gandhi do after he arrives at Shantiniketan?

4. Which one of these dietary practices and treatments does Gandhi NOT try?

5. What happens as a result of Gandhi's decision?

(see the answer key)

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