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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what field does Gandhi's father work?
(a) In education.
(b) In manufacturing.
(c) In public service.
(d) In law.

3. What does Gandhi do when he is informed that he will have to travel third class on the train to Pretoria?
(a) He files a civil suit in court.
(b) He finds a loophole in the train company regulations and purchases a first-class ticket.
(c) He bleaches his skin and claims he is a white man, then purchases a first class ticket.
(d) He becomes indignant and writes a letter to the editor to the newspaper in Pretoria.

4. Who helps Gandhi acclimate to South Africa?
(a) Dr. Mehta.
(b) Mr. Banker.
(c) Abdulla Sheth.
(d) Mr. Johnston.

5. Who does Gandhi encounter after he misses his train in Allahabad?
(a) A political agent, Mr. Keith.
(b) A barrister, Mr. Cyrus.
(c) A newspaper editor, Mr. Chesney, Jr.
(d) A businessman, Mr. Brooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Polak give to Gandhi before he boards the train to return to Durban?

2. What is the concern when Gandhi wants to join the Servants of India Society?

3. What happens while Gandhi is opposing the tinkathia system?

4. What is the name Gandhi's group coins for their passive resistance movement?

5. What does Gandhi do after he arrives at Shantiniketan?

(see the answer key)

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