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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. The Indian Congress, although mostly pacifists, was willing to bring India fully into the war for what?

2. One of Gandhi's closest associates was Charles Freer Andrews. Who is Andrews?

3. 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?

4. Gandhi failed to win India's freedom while in London. How did the masses greet him when he returned?

5. By the time Nehru left the ashram, Fischer could detect that Nehru was being won over, later becoming a stronger advocate of____________ than Gandhi himself.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happened that led to violence and arrests on August 9th?

6. What happened on August 15, 1947?

7. Why did Gandhi decide to go to Noakhali?

8. Why could Gandhi not convert to Christianity?

9. How did Gandhi feel about the west?

10. What took place in March of 1946?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A second Round Table Conference is held in London.

Part 1) Describe the first Round Table Conference. What was the outcome? Why was a second conference held? What it necessary? Why or why not?

Part 2) What takes place while Gandhi is in London? How does this affect him? How does it affect the Indian people?

Part 3) How important has London been throughout Gandhi's life? Why? Is London as important today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Rowlett Acts of 1919 continue unfair conditions for Indians.

Part 1) Describe the Rowlett Acts of 1919. How does Gandhi respond to these acts? What are the consequences of his actions?

Part 2) Describe similar actions in the U.S. to similar unfair laws. Are the outcomes similar? Why or why not? Is Gandhi's strategy successful? Why or why not?

Part 3) How are these strategies used by Gandhi and other leaders seen in our world today? How is our world affected by the acts of Gandhi and others?

Essay Topic 3

India wins its independence on August 15, 1947.

Part 1) Describe the events leading up to this independence. What does Gandhi think about this? Why?

Part 2) How significant was it that Gandhi was not present during the final negotiations for India's independence? Explain.

Part 3) How different might the outcome of India's independence have been if Gandhi had played a more important role?

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