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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author describes Gandhi as the most ________ man on earth.
(a) Interesting.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Christ-like.
(d) Loving.

2. He often walked through slum areas where the local kids called him what?
(a) Daddy Gandhi.
(b) Father Gandhi.
(c) Our savior.
(d) Uncle Gandhi.

3. For how long did Gandhi stay in London?
(a) Six months.
(b) Five years.
(c) One month.
(d) Through the end of the year.

4. When WWII broke out, what did England quickly do?
(a) Engaged India.
(b) Ignored India.
(c) Sent troops to India.
(d) Freed India.

5. In ________ of 1946, an envoy of British officials came to India to settle the terms of its independence.
(a) February.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) March.

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

7. How did the country feel about Gandhi living and conditions being improved for the Harijans?
(a) Jubilant.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Sad.
(d) Disappointed.

8. Gandhi heard of violence in Noakhali in the province of Bengal and decided to do what?
(a) Travel there to intercede.
(b) Protest the violence.
(c) Send his sons to intercede.
(d) Pray for them.

9. Prime Minister Churchill was a purist and would not allow India to do what?
(a) Participate in British battles.
(b) Help in the war.
(c) Be lost as a British possession.
(d) Fight next to British soldiers.

10. Jinnah declared what on August 16th?
(a) A "Day of Peace."
(b) A "Direct Action Day."
(c) A "Hindu Day."
(d) A "Protest Day."

11. Gandhi wrote a book on what while in jail?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Equality.
(c) Boycotting.
(d) Religion.

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

13. Nehru became Prime Minister of India on what day?
(a) October 2, 1946.
(b) December 2, 1946.
(c) November 2, 1946.
(d) September 2, 1946.

14. What did Gandhi decide to do again?
(a) Meditate.
(b) Travel to Pakistan.
(c) Fast to death.
(d) Make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

15. The Indian Congress vowed to do what?
(a) Obstruct England's plans.
(b) Boycott all things British.
(c) Work with the British.
(d) Meet with the British officials to work out a compromise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In response to continued unrest and violence, Gandhi embarked on what?

2. For how long did Fischer stay with Gandhi?

3. On February 22nd, Gandhi's dear wife, Kasturbai, died in prison, her head on his lap. From that time until his death, how did he honor her?

4. Gandhi was comfortable in London and wore what everywhere?

5. Gandhi remained __________ the creation of Pakistan.

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