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

2. Word came that the neighboring province of Bihar had broken out into violence. Thousands of Moslems were massacred. Gandhi put the blame at the feet of whom?
(a) The British.
(b) The Indian government.
(c) The Bihar Hindus.
(d) The Moslems.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In August 1946, Nehru was authorized to do what?

2. The British officials recommended __________, and the establishment of a central government along with provincial governments that would have sweeping authority.

3. Gandhi once considered converting to Christianity but could not reconcile himself to what fact?

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

5. Why could Gandhi not reconcile himself to this fact?

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Gandhi win India's freedom? How was he treated when he returned home?

2. What took place in August of 1946?

3. What happened when the agreement was signed?

4. Why could Gandhi not convert to Christianity?

5. Where did Gandhi and his son go in August of 1931?

6. Describe Gandhi's personal life.

7. How did Gandhi deal with the violence he saw and heard about?

8. Describe Gandhi's ashram.

9. What did the author, Louis Fischer, learn about Gandhi during their time together?

10. How did people react to Gandhi while he was in London?

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