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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gandhi instructed to do before he gives a speech in Bombay?
(a) To write his speech out before he delivers it.
(b) To hire a speech writer.
(c) To see a speech therapist.
(d) To get a good night's sleep.

2. Which two events happen while Gandhi is in high school?
(a) Gandhi's brother drops out of school; Gandhi's mother breaks her hip.
(b) Gandhi's friend is arrested; Gandhi's mother dies.
(c) Gandhi's father has malaria; Kasturbai breaks her arm.
(d) Gandhi's father dies; Kasturbai is pregnant with their first child.

3. Why is Gandhi called back to Durban?
(a) Employers are retaliating against indentured servants.
(b) For the opening session of parliament.
(c) There is rioting in the streets.
(d) The Indian Congress is falling apart without his presence.

4. Who is Balasundaram?
(a) An indentured servant who exposes Gandhi to the plight of indentured servants in South Africa.
(b) He works with Gandhi in opposition of the Franchise Bill.
(c) He is one of the major financial backers of the Indian Congress of Natal.
(d) Gandhi's clerk.

5. How does Gandhi assist his brother-in-law after he takes him from Bombay to Rajkot?
(a) He lends his brother-in-law some money to repay his debts.
(b) He helps his brother-in-law move.
(c) He harbors his brother-in-law after he commits a crime.
(d) He nurses his sick brother-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What style of dress did Gandhi's family adopt upon their return to South Africa?

3. What is the nature of the two bills passed in the legislature upon Gandhi's return?

4. What does Gandhi do with the gifts showered on him for his second departure from South Africa?

5. What is Gandhi advised to do by a member of the High Court?

(see the answer key)

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