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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 father dies; Kasturbai is pregnant with their first child.
(c) Gandhi's friend is arrested; Gandhi's mother dies.
(d) Gandhi's father has malaria; Kasturbai breaks her arm.

2. What happens as a result of Gandhi's decision?
(a) His son becomes more ill and Gandhi changes his mind about the intervention.
(b) His son stays ill for a prolonged period of time.
(c) His son dies.
(d) His son recovers.

3. What does Gandhi witness at the Kali temple that affects him deeply?
(a) A little girl making an offering to a god.
(b) The slaughtering of lambs.
(c) A monk protesting British rule.
(d) The property had been defaced.

4. What news does Gandhi receive after he returns to India?
(a) That he has an invitation to work at a law firm in Bombay.
(b) That Gandhi's mother has died.
(c) That Gandi's older brother has accepted a cabinet postion in the Indian government.
(d) That his eldest son has been hospitalized.

5. Why must Gandhi and his family wait before they can disembark from their ship in Durban?
(a) They arrived early and they are waiting for Abdullah Sheth to return to South Africa.
(b) They are trying to find a place to live.
(c) Their papers are not in order.
(d) A physician orders a five-day quarantine to ensure no one has the plague.

6. What is Gandhi advised to do by a member of the High Court?
(a) To recruit others to spread his message about the conditions in South Africa.
(b) To stay in India to help with self government.
(c) To support the British monarchy.
(d) To take a position on the court.

7. How does the Indian Congress of Natal raise funds for their cause?
(a) They sell some of their valuable belongings.
(b) They request funding from the Maharaja of Cochin in India.
(c) They charge a membership fee.
(d) They hold a gala.

8. What style of dress did Gandhi's family adopt upon their return to South Africa?
(a) Zulu style.
(b) European style.
(c) Parsi style.
(d) Gujarati style.

9. Who assists Gandhi after he arrives in England?
(a) Dr. Mehta.
(b) Mr. Lely.
(c) Mavji Dave.
(d) Sjt. Mazmudar.

10. What position do the South African newspapers take after Gandhi's interview?
(a) They side with the British Empire.
(b) They side with the local government.
(c) They side with the crowds.
(d) They side with Gandhi.

11. What happens at the meeting between Gandhi and Dr. P.C. Ray?
(a) The meeting ends in a shouting match.
(b) They schedule another meeting to further discuss common aims.
(c) The two men agree to work together to eradicate problems.
(d) They have obvious religious differences and the meeting ends.

12. How does Gandhi assist Narayan Hemchandra?
(a) He introduces Hemchandra to helpful people.
(b) He helps Hemchandra sell his books.
(c) He cooks vegetarian meals for him.
(d) He teaches him English and serves as a translator.

13. Why does Gandhi travel to the Transvaal during his third stay in South Africa?
(a) For a meeting with a head of state.
(b) To observe conditions in Indian communities.
(c) To prepare a case in Pretoria.
(d) For a vacation.

14. Who does Gandhi recommend to fill in for him when he returns to India to visit his family?
(a) Abdulla Sheth.
(b) Adamji Miyakhan.
(c) Ravi Shankar.
(d) Dr. Mehta.

15. What does the Indian community open in South Africa with the generosity of Mr. Rustoraji?
(a) A community center.
(b) A soup kitchen.
(c) An open-air market.
(d) A charity hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gandhi and his family move for better ventilation?

2. What is the next issue the Indian Congress takes on after the Franchise Bill?

3. Why does Gandhi stay in the Transvaal?

4. Where does Gandhi live after the Congress in Calcutta?

5. What action does Gandhi's group take against the Asiatic Department in Johannesburg?

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