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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Gandhi told when he wants the Congress in Calcutta to pass his resolution?
(a) That it is for naught, because they have no rights in their country.
(b) That the resolution will be symbolic.
(c) That there will not be enough votes to get it passed.
(d) That the resolution will be the foundation for lasting change.

3. Who tries to convert Gandhi to Christianity?
(a) Mr. Lely.
(b) Mr. Johnston.
(c) Mr. Coates.
(d) Mr. Wilson.

4. What trouble does Gandhi's older brother get into?
(a) He becomes an outcast from their caste.
(b) He embezzles some money.
(c) He insults a British Political Agent.
(d) He gives wrong advice to the Ranasaheb of Porbandar.

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

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

7. What is the situation like at Gandhi's house in Natal?
(a) Servants are maligning each other in order to curry favor with Gandhi.
(b) The Indian Congress is using his home as their unofficial office.
(c) His home is sparsely furnished and decorated because he is very frugal.
(d) Gandhi has animals like chickens and goats inside his house.

8. Who does Gandhi give away at her wedding?
(a) Abdulla Sheth's niece.
(b) His Scottish clerk.
(c) A nearby villager.
(d) A servant.

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

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

11. What does Gandhi think about his abilities to practice law after passing the bar exams?
(a) He thinks that his discipline and practices will help him succeed.
(b) He thinks he has the persuasive abilities to win trials.
(c) He thinks he does not have any practical experience.
(d) He thinks his aptitude is stronger in medicine and does not think he will be successful.

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

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

14. What is Gandhi trying to persuade barristers to do while in Bombay?
(a) To accompany him when he returns to South Africa.
(b) To represent the poor in court cases.
(c) To gain more power in Indian government and to have more influence.
(d) To find loopholes in the constitution to get India out from under British rule.

15. Why does Gandhi support the British during the Boer War?
(a) He hopes the Indians will gain rights from the British.
(b) He thinks the British are right.
(c) He hopes for a government position in India.
(d) He is opposed to the treatment of Indians in South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the Indian quarters in Johannesburg referred to?

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

3. What does the court in South Africa ask Gandhi to do when he is introduced?

4. What is the reaction from the whites in South Africa about Gandhi's return?

5. Who suggests that Gandhi study law in England?

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