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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 advice does Mavji Dave give Gandhi?

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

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

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

5. What do Gandhi's Christian friends request of Gandhi?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What treatment does Gandhi encounter after he arrives in South Africa?

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

6. How did Gandhi become aware of the plight of indentured servants in South Africa?

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

8. What does Gandhi do during his third stay in South Africa, even though it has a negative effect of Kasturbai?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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