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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. How does Gandhi communicate when in a group?
(a) He writes his thoughts on a piece of paper and has someone read them to the group.
(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 says nothing and is frustrated because he has not communicated his thoughts and tells a group member days later.

2. What trouble does Gandhi's older brother get into?
(a) He insults a British Political Agent.
(b) He becomes an outcast from their caste.
(c) He embezzles some money.
(d) He gives wrong advice to the Ranasaheb of Porbandar.

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

4. What offer does Gandhi receive after his brother's troubles?
(a) To be an Indian rights advocate in South Africa.
(b) To teach school in Bombay.
(c) To take a government position in Delhi.
(d) An invitation to work for a South African law firm.

5. What do the stagecoach passengers tell the stagecoach staff, in regards to Gandhi, on the trip from Charlestown to Johannesburg?
(a) To leave Gandhi alone and let him ride inside the coach with them.
(b) That they will take the next coach if Gandhi rides with them.
(c) That they will boycott the stagecoach company if Gandhi is not permitted to ride with them.
(d) To leave Gandhi behind and have him take the next coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what field does Gandhi's father work?

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 the court in South Africa ask Gandhi to do when he is introduced?

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

5. How does Gandhi assist Narayan Hemchandra?

(see the answer key)

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