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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why did Gandhi not eat until the next day?

3. On what day of the fast, was an agreement reached which Gandhi approved?

4. With what was Fischer amazed, regarding Gandhi?

5. With whom did Gandhi live?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Gandhi's ashram.

4. Describe Gandhi's personal life.

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

6. What took place in September of 1946?

7. What happened when the agreement was signed?

8. What happened on August 15, 1947?

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

10. How was Gandhi affected when WWII broke out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gandhi leads civil disobedience on March 11.

Part 1) Describe this civil disobedience. Why does it take place?

Part 2) What is the outcome of this civil disobedience? How does it affect India? What does this act reveal about the Indian people?

Part 3) How are the Indian people still challenged for their freedom? Why?

Essay Topic 2

As a child, Gandhi shows no proclivity towards school work and no special talent.

Part 1) How does this change? What role does his time in London play in this change?

Part 2) Describe incidences that create major changes in Gandhi's life, actions, and personality. Would Gandhi have changed so drastically without these incidences? Why or why not?

Part 3) What can you learn from Gandhi's childhood and adult life?

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi reads John Ruskins' UNTO THIS LAST.

Part 1) What does he learn from this book? How does this book change his life?

Part 2) How do others feel about these changes? Why do they feel this way?

Part 3) What literature, movie, or other media source has influenced your own life? How? Why?

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