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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. With what was Fischer amazed, regarding Gandhi?
(a) His speech.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His frailty.
(d) His fitness.

2. 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?
(a) Fasting to death.
(b) Becoming a suicide bomber.
(c) Committing suicide.
(d) Running for office.

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

4. Gandhi was saddened by the continuing violence spurred on by what?
(a) The creation of Pakistan.
(b) The creation of an Indian Congress.
(c) The creation of a unified India.
(d) The creation of an Indian common wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nehru visited one day and argued against what?

2. For how long did Gandhi stay in London?

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

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

5. Was Gandhi attaining his goal?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gandhi feel about the west?

2. Why could Gandhi not convert to Christianity?

3. Against what did Gandhi remain steadfast? Did others stand strong with him? Why or why not?

4. Why was the twenty-second of every month important to Gandhi?

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

6. What took place in September of 1946?

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

8. What positive action took place while Gandhi fasted?

9. Describe Gandhi's personal life.

10. What did Gandhi think about Christianity and other religions?

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