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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 of his skin color.
(c) Because his is not a citizen of South Africa,
(d) Because he is a troublemaker.

2. What problems does Gandhi encounter while traveling through the Transvaal?
(a) He is arrested for bribing an official.
(b) He has to travel third class.
(c) His luggage is lost.
(d) He does not have the proper permit.

3. Why does Gandhi stay in the Transvaal?
(a) To observe the conditions in Indian communities.
(b) To enroll in the court to deal with the Asiatic Department.
(c) To serve his jail sentence.
(d) To wait until his luggage is relocated.

4. What do Gandhi's Christian friends request of Gandhi?
(a) To come to a prayer meeting.
(b) To teach them about Hinduism.
(c) To convert to Christianity.
(d) To read the Bible.

5. What does Gandhi do when he is informed that he will have to travel third class on the train to Pretoria?
(a) He bleaches his skin and claims he is a white man, then 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 finds a loophole in the train company regulations and purchases a first-class ticket.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Chamberlain's attitude toward the Indian delegation in South Africa?

3. What vow does Gandhi take in 1906?

4. What is Gandhi instructed to do before he gives a speech in Bombay?

5. How are people in India informed about the injustices toward the Indian people in South Africa?

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