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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Indian community in Natal ask Gandhi to stay in South Africa?
(a) To heal them with his home remedies.
(b) To fight the passage of the Franchise Bill.
(c) To have him fight for the rights of indentured servants.
(d) To have him become a partner in the law firm.

2. What does Gandhi think about his abilities to practice law after passing the bar exams?
(a) He thinks he does not have any practical experience.
(b) He thinks he has the persuasive abilities to win trials.
(c) He thinks that his discipline and practices will help him succeed.
(d) He thinks his aptitude is stronger in medicine and does not think he will be successful.

3. How does Gandhi communicate when in a group?
(a) He says nothing and is frustrated because he has not communicated his thoughts and tells a group member days later.
(b) He writes letters to others that convey his thoughts while they were together.
(c) He acts out what he wants to say and people guess at the clues.
(d) He writes his thoughts on a piece of paper and has someone read them to the group.

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

5. In Gandhi's opinion, what subject should be taught in school?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Personal hygiene.
(c) Religion.
(d) Nutrition.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the Secretary of State in South Africa?

3. Who assists Gandhi after he arrives in England?

4. What does Gandhi promise his mother before he departs for England?

5. What happens when Gandhi attends the vegetarian convention in Portsmouth?

(see the answer key)

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