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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Gandhi learn from the incident involving his brother, Laxmidas?
(a) He wanted to be a part of the exciting new government.
(b) He never wanted to be part of the pettiness and snobbery of the government.
(c) He never wanted to be part of the stressful and taxing government.
(d) He did not want his brother to take part in the corrupt government.

3. He traveled to what city where he enrolled in a three-year course of study?
(a) Liverpool, England.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) London, England.
(d) Dublin, Ireland.

4. How was Gandhi as a lawyer in Rajkot and Bombay?
(a) He did not practice law.
(b) He was very good.
(c) He never worked in Raikot or Bombay.
(d) He was not very good.

5. What could not be ignored, regarding Indian soldiers?
(a) The many Indians who were treated unfairly during WWI.
(b) The bravery of the many Indians who fought for the British in WWI.
(c) The many Indians who died during WWI.
(d) The strength of the many Indians who fought for the British in WWI.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gandhi knew that prejudice could not be eradicated by what?

2. The killer escaped and became what?

3. By the time they arrived at the sea on April 5th, they were how many strong?

4. India saw much unrest in what year?

5. As a young boy, did Gandhi show proclivity towards school work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Gandhi went to Nepal?

2. What did Gandhi learn upon returning to India?

3. Why were a million people gathered on January 31, 1948?

4. Describe Gandhi's marriage. What was his opinion about this type of marriage?

5. How did "Unto This Last" change Gandhi's life forever?

6. What is a Yogi?

7. What was Gandhi's philosophy?

8. What is contained in Gandhi's first book, HIND SWARAJ or INDIAN HOME RULE?

9. What is satyagraha?

10. What happened when Gandhi and his followers walk freely around Transvaal?

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