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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. Jinnah declared what on August 16th?

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

3. When did India wins its independence?

4. The author of the book, Louis Fischer, visits Gandhi where?

5. Gandhi remained __________ the creation of Pakistan.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gandhi's personal life.

2. How did Gandhi act when he was once again put into jail?

3. What took place in September of 1946?

4. Why could Gandhi not convert to Christianity?

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

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

7. How was Gandhi affected when WWII broke out?

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

9. Describe Gandhi's ashram.

10. What happened when the agreement was signed?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi's ashram is called the White House of India.

Part 1) What is an ashram? Describe Gandhi's ashram. Why is it called the White House of India?

Part 2) How do these two places compare? Can his ashram truly be called the White House of India? Why or why not?

Part 3) What does this name imply about the Indian people's feelings towards Gandhi, his followers, and the U.S.?

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