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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complicates the government's efforts when they try to move Indians out of their district in Johannesburg?
(a) It is illegal to evict the tenants under the government premises.
(b) There will be a labor supply shortage.
(c) The Indians have 99-year tenancy rights on their leases.
(d) There is no place to relocate the Indians.

2. How does Gandhi communicate when in a group?
(a) He writes his thoughts on a piece of paper and has someone read them to the group.
(b) He writes letters to others that convey his thoughts while they were together.
(c) He says nothing and is frustrated because he has not communicated his thoughts and tells a group member days later.
(d) He acts out what he wants to say and people guess at the clues.

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

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

5. What causes a rift between Gandhi and his brother?
(a) An argument over Gandhi's child-rearing practices.
(b) Gandhi's notoriety is causing his brother problems in his community.
(c) Gandhi stops sending him money.
(d) They disagree how money should be divided after the sale of some property.

6. How does Gandhi spend his time in Bengal?
(a) Performing rituals.
(b) Writing pamphlets.
(c) Making contacts and meeting people.
(d) Speaking at public meetings.

7. How does Gandhi respond to the doctor's advice when his son, Manilal, becomes very ill?
(a) He seeks a second opinion.
(b) He ignores the doctor's orders.
(c) He follows some of the doctor's instructions.
(d) He follows the doctor's orders.

8. What is the nature of the two bills passed in the legislature upon Gandhi's return?
(a) To place a tax on Indians; to restrict Indian goods and services.
(b) To restrict the import of Indian goods; to restrict the travel of Indians in South Africa.
(c) To place a curfew on Indians; to prohibit a group of more than twelve Indians to congregate.
(d) To create difficulties for Indian traders; to curb Indian immigration.

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

10. What advice does Mavji Dave give Gandhi?
(a) To practice law in Bombay.
(b) To give up his public work.
(c) To meet with Lord Chamberlain.
(d) To eat a more varied diet for his health.

11. 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 get a good night's sleep.
(c) To see a speech therapist.
(d) To hire a speech writer.

12. What newspaper does Gandhi's group launch?
(a) The Durban Indian Times.
(b) The Indian Opinion.
(c) The Hindustani Weekly Chronicle.
(d) The Gandhi Gazette.

13. Who is the Secretary of State in South Africa?
(a) Viscount Yorkchester.
(b) Lord Ripon.
(c) Mr. Huffington.
(d) The Duke of the Transvaal.

14. How are people in India informed about the injustices toward the Indian people in South Africa?
(a) Gandhi holds public meetings.
(b) Gandhi takes out ads in newspapers nationwide.
(c) A pamphlet is circulated.
(d) Gandhi tells everyone he meets.

15. What conditions does Gandhi's group agree to in order for Gandhi to assist them?
(a) That Gandhi can send for his family to live with him in South Africa.
(b) That Gandhi will not accept payment for public work, only private work.
(c) That they have his commitment for three months, then he has to return home to his family.
(d) That they need to practice holy rituals daily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of husband does Gandhi desire to be?

2. Why did the Indian community in Natal ask Gandhi to stay in South Africa?

3. Who helps Gandhi acclimate to South Africa?

4. What happens when Gandhi lends money to a woman to open a vegetarian restaurant?

5. What does Gandhi do when he is informed that he will have to travel third class on the train to Pretoria?

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