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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Gandhi's closest associates was Charles Freer Andrews. Who is Andrews?
(a) A Christian bishop.
(b) A Christian missionary.
(c) A Catholic priest.
(d) A Moslem.

2. Gandhi remained __________ the creation of Pakistan.
(a) Unsure about.
(b) Steadfast against.
(c) Torn by.
(d) Steadfast for.

3. The Indian Congress, although mostly pacifists, was willing to bring India fully into the war for what?
(a) The compensation of becoming a free country.
(b) Money.
(c) To help those in need.
(d) Equality.

4. Why could Gandhi not reconcile himself to this fact?
(a) Why not have more sons?
(b) Why did God need sons?
(c) Why did he need to be resurrected?
(d) Why is there only one path to God?

5. Nehru offered Jinnah a role in the government. Did he accept it?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, but not at first.
(d) No, although he accepts it at first.

6. Gandhi once considered converting to Christianity but could not reconcile himself to what fact?
(a) Jesus was resurrected.
(b) God had only one Son.
(c) Jesus was the Son of God.
(d) The only path to God is through Jesus Christ.

7. Why did Nehru and the others agree with the plan regarding Pakistan?
(a) They did not want to live in the same country as Moslems.
(b) They wanted Moslems to have their own country.
(c) They did not want to delay India's freedom.
(d) They believed it is a good idea.

8. Nehru told Fischer privately that he was hopeful that Gandhi could work out a settlement with whom?
(a) The British Prime Minister.
(b) His ashramites.
(c) The Indian Congress.
(d) The British viceroy.

9. A renewed effort on England's part was borne from what?
(a) Boycotts in India.
(b) The installation of new government officials.
(c) A renewed patriotic duty.
(d) Violence in India.

10. For how long did Fischer stay with Gandhi?
(a) Four days.
(b) Four months.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Four years.

11. What did temples do for the untouchables?
(a) They gave them food.
(b) They provided shelter for them.
(c) They ignored them.
(d) They opened their doors to them.

12. Gandhi was considering another civil disobedience that he called what?
(a) Quit England.
(b) Forget India.
(c) Where is India?
(d) Quit India.

13. Through the years, Gandhi had grown increasingly critical of what?
(a) The West.
(b) Hinuism.
(c) The East.
(d) Religion.

14. Were the odds against Gandhi?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) Probably not.
(d) Yes.

15. What was Gandhi's passion?
(a) To create a better place for his family.
(b) To live a fulfilling life.
(c) To make his family proud of him.
(d) To help the poor of India.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next day, Hindu officials presented the plan to whom?

2. What were holy men seen openly doing with Harijans?

3. He often walked through slum areas where the local kids called him what?

4. When WWII broke out, what did England quickly do?

5. In August, 1931, Gandhi traveled with his son and entourage from Bombay to London for what?

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