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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 does Gandhi do with the gifts showered on him for his second departure from South Africa?

2. Why does Gandhi stay in the Transvaal?

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

4. Who does Gandhi give away at her wedding?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What problems does Gandhi encounter while traveling to Pretoria during the war?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when the government tries to move the Indians out of their quarters in Johannesburg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were the origins of the Kheda Movement? Why did wearing homespun garments become a symbol of Indian patriotism? Answer using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is the relation between Gandhi's practices and political philosophy? Can the two concepts stand separately in Gandhi's mind? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How did Gandhi mobilize so many people to his goals? Did Gandhi's personal struggles resonate with the struggles preoccupying India? State your opinions with examples from the book.

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