1. The future of the 100,000 Indians in South Africa was in jeopardy. What does Gandhi decide to do?
(a) Go to India.
(b) Fast.
(c) Save them.
(d) Pray.

2. When he died, was Gandhi a private citizen with noteworthy professional achievement?
(a) Yes, some.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, only later in his career.
(d) Yes, a great deal.

3. How successful was Gandhi at learning English?
(a) Very.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) He does not try to learn English.
(d) Not very.

4. During his time abroad, Gandhi's thirst for what grew?
(a) Equality.
(b) Peace.
(c) Power.
(d) Religious knowledge.

5. As a child, what did Gandhi hide from his elders as much as possible?
(a) His shy and obedient personality.
(b) His devious and sneaky behavior.
(c) His rebellious and independent streak.
(d) His rude and annoying remarks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gandhi returned to India to bring his wife and two sons back with him to South Africa. When their steamer and another from India arrived in South Africa, both filled with new Indian immigrants, they were at first not allowed to disembark. Why?

2. Gandhi secretly ate meat for what reason?

3. Near the holy waters of Jumna, outside New Delhi, a million people wait in the oppressive heat for ___________ of the Mahatma, Mohandas K. Gandhi.

4. Why did Gandhi's family not tell him of this tragic news?

5. What emerged during the meeting?

(see the answer key)

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