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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day of the fast, was an agreement reached which Gandhi approved?
(a) The fifth.
(b) The third.
(c) The second.
(d) The fourth.

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

3. Was Gandhi attaining his goal?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Partially.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

4. When did India wins its independence?
(a) On June 15, 1947.
(b) On July 15, 1947.
(c) On September 15, 1947.
(d) On August 15, 1947.

5. Did Jinnah and his followers recognize the new government?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes, but not at first.
(d) Yes, but not completely.

6. The British officials recommended __________, and the establishment of a central government along with provincial governments that would have sweeping authority.
(a) India be a common wealth.
(b) A united India.
(c) A divided Indian and Pakistani state.
(d) India stay a colony.

7. The Indian Congress met on August 8th where Gandhi's proposal of another civil disobedience in the cause for India's freedom was ______________.
(a) Denied.
(b) Considered and then rejected.
(c) Approved.
(d) Considered.

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

9. In response to continued unrest and violence, Gandhi embarked on what?
(a) A fast to death.
(b) A journey to Pakistan.
(c) A pilgrimage to Mecca.
(d) A month-long meditation.

10. With whom did Gandhi live?
(a) His wife and a handful of ashramites.
(b) His wife.
(c) His wife and several dozen ashramites.
(d) His wife and sons.

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

12. Gandhi and his followers were still most concerned about what?
(a) Equality for all Indians.
(b) India's independence from England.
(c) Bringing peace to India.
(d) Religious freedom.

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

14. Did Gandhi attend the official celebration?
(a) No, he refused to attend.
(b) Yes, but only for a short while.
(c) No, he was ill.
(d) Yes.

15. How did the hatred between Hindus and Moslems affect Gandhi?
(a) It worried him.
(b) It tormented him.
(c) It saddened him.
(d) It scared him.

Short Answer Questions

1. A week after Gandhi returned, what happened to him?

2. The Indian Congress vowed to do what?

3. Since Gandhi was a man of action and was not afraid of dying, he contemplated doing what regarding the issue of India's untouchables, the lowest caste of Indians?

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

5. Jinnah declared what on August 16th?

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