An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 170 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promise did Gandhi make to Indian Christians in South Africa?

2. What is the nature of the two bills passed in the legislature upon Gandhi's return?

3. What ambition does Gandhi have for Kasturbai?

4. How are Gandhi's sons and nephew educated in South Africa?

5. What happens after the government does not move the Indians out of the district in Johannesburg?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Gandhi's views about his marriage?

2. 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?

3. What does Gandhi's friend, Mavji Dave, advise him to do?

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

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

6. What does Gandhi witness at the Kali temple that makes an impression on him?

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

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

9. What influence does Gandhi's high school friend have on him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Did Gandhi developed his ideas individually, or did his life in the settlements form a support system and an environment to develop his outlook? State your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What does Gandhi conclude about truth at the end of his experiments with truth? What experiences did Gandhi have that led him to that conclusion? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Was Gandhi being inconsistent when he chose to support the British in two wars? Was his support during two wars inconsistent with Gandhi's philosophy on non-violence? Cite specific examples from the book.

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