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 position do the South African newspapers take after Gandhi's interview?

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

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

4. Who does Gandhi encounter after he misses his train in Allahabad?

5. How does Gandhi assist Narayan Hemchandra?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens as a result of Gandhi missing the train in Allahabad?

3. 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?

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

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

6. What is Gandhi's relationship like with Narayan Hemchandra?

7. What advice does Gandhi give to the Indian community in Pretoria after he takes interest in their plight?

8. How does Gandhi act on his loyalty to the British constitution?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Gandhi use fasting as a form of political activism? Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What does Gandhi mean by ahimsa and satyagraha? What made satyagraha effective in overthrowing British oppression? Are there any weaknesses to the satygraha approach? Explain why, citing 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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