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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise did Gandhi make to Indian Christians in South Africa?
(a) That he would meet with Indian Christians in India.
(b) That he would deliver a cross to a church in Calcutta.
(c) That he would read the Bible.
(d) That he would consider converting to Christianity.

2. What promise does Gandhi make when he returns to India the second time?
(a) That he will return in a year if he is needed.
(b) That he will work for Indian independence.
(c) That he will recruit more volunteers to send to South Africa.
(d) That he will send them care packages from India.

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

4. What does Gandhi do after the Congress in Calcutta concludes?
(a) He writes articles for newspapers.
(b) He enlists support for his work in South Africa.
(c) He reads books about diet and home remedies.
(d) He returns to London.

5. Which two events happen while Gandhi is in high school?
(a) Gandhi's father dies; Kasturbai is pregnant with their first child.
(b) Gandhi's friend is arrested; Gandhi's mother dies.
(c) Gandhi's father has malaria; Kasturbai breaks her arm.
(d) Gandhi's brother drops out of school; Gandhi's mother breaks her hip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gandhi think about his abilities to practice law after passing the bar exams?

2. In Gandhi's opinion, what subject should be taught in school?

3. What does Gandhi receive from South Africa after his family moves for better ventilation?

4. Who suggests that Gandhi study law in England?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What action does Gandhi and his group take against the Asiatic Department in Johannesburg?

2. What does Gandhi do with the gifts he is given before he returns to India the second time?

3. Gandhi receives a cable while living in Santa Cruz. What does the cable say and how does Gandhi respond?

4. What is the nature of the two bills that are introduced in the legislature in South Africa after Gandhi's return? Are they ultimately passed?

5. What habits does Gandhi develop while living in England that become more entrenched later in life?

6. What vow does Gandhi take during his second stay in South Africa and what does the vow entail?

7. Why is Gandhi asked to stay in Natal after he finishes his work on his case?

8. What did a member of the High Court tell Gandhi after his speech in Bombay?

9. What is the next issue the Indian Congress decides to take on after the Franchise Bill?

10. How does Gandhi's group serve the British during the Boer War?

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