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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 26-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gandhi's opinion about British rule in India after he returns from South Africa?
(a) He believes British rule is beneficial and acceptable.
(b) He believes that although British rule is not helpful presently, it will ultimately be beneficial.
(c) He believes British rule has little effect on the Indian people.
(d) He believes British rule in undermining the good of the Indian people.

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

3. What is the next issue the Indian Congress takes on after the Franchise Bill?
(a) A tax on indentured servants.
(b) Indians not being able to ride in the first-class section on trains.
(c) The sanitary conditions in the Indian District in Johannesburg.
(d) A bill that if passed, would have Indians paying higher taxes on food.

4. Why does the Law Society in Natal challenge Gandhi's application for admission?
(a) Because of his previous outburst for refusing to remove his turban.
(b) Because he is a troublemaker.
(c) Because of his skin color.
(d) Because his is not a citizen of South Africa,

5. What is Gandhi trying to persuade barristers to do while in Bombay?
(a) To represent the poor in court cases.
(b) To accompany him when he returns to South Africa.
(c) To gain more power in Indian government and to have more influence.
(d) To find loopholes in the constitution to get India out from under British rule.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gandhi read in England that later becomes daily reading for him?

3. Who does Gandhi recommend to fill in for him when he returns to India to visit his family?

4. In Gandhi's opinion, what subject should be taught in school?

5. Who tries to convert Gandhi to Christianity?

(see the answer key)

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