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

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

3. What advice does Gandhi give to Indian merchants in South Africa?
(a) To create better products and services.
(b) To be deceptive to make as much money as possible.
(c) To be truthful.
(d) To be more charitable.

4. What does the court in South Africa ask Gandhi to do when he is introduced?
(a) Present his license to practice law.
(b) Remove his turban.
(c) Bow to the members of the court.
(d) Kiss their rings.

5. What is Gandhi's opinion about British rule in India after he returns from South Africa?
(a) He believes British rule is beneficial and acceptable.
(b) He believes that although British rule is not helpful presently, it will ultimately be beneficial.
(c) He believes British rule has little effect on the Indian people.
(d) He believes British rule in undermining the good of the Indian people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gandhi told when he wants the Congress in Calcutta to pass his resolution?

3. What does the Indian community open in South Africa with the generosity of Mr. Rustoraji?

4. Gandhi invites which group of people to live with his family?

5. What does Gandhi's diet consist of in 1906?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Gandhi and his brother travel to Bombay so Gandhi can sail to England?

2. Why does Gandhi stay in the Transvaal during his third stay in South Africa?

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. What does Gandhi experiment with during his third stay in South Africa?

9. What does Gandhi do after the Congress in Calcutta concludes?

10. What is Gandhi told when he wants the Congress in Calcutta to pass his resolution?

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