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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. Where does Gandhi and his family sail to en route to India during World War One?

2. What role does Gandhi take at Tolstoy Farm?

3. Who offers reforms at the Congress at Amritsar?

4. What do Gandhi and his group do at Ahmedabad?

5. What has been Gandhi's ceaseless effort?

Short Essay Questions

1. What resolution is proposed in March 1916?

2. Why does Gandhi buy land in Phoenix?

3. Why does Gandhi think it is unnecessary to write further about his life?

4. What are Gandhi's actions during the mill strike?

5. What cause does Gandhi undertake after he returns to India following a ten-year absence?

6. What is one of Gandhi's ceaseless efforts?

7. What role does Gandhi take with children at the Tolstoy Farm?

8. While in prison in 1908 what other dietary practices does Gandhi adopt?

9. What does Gandhi do at Ahmedabad?

10. How does Gandhi resolve the dilemma with the Servants of India Society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many who were part of Gandhi's inner circle considered him a father figure. What was Gandhi's attitude and actions toward his own family? Were they consistent with his public persona? Were his actions toward them motivated by his professional goals or philosophical principles? State why or why not using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How is passivity so effective in a society that is action-focused? Is passivity a form of action? Use examples in My Experiments with Truth to formulate your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi refused to eat meat, even at risk to his life. Why did Gandhi take this position? Did he feel it was extreme? Cite examples from the book.

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