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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. A compromise was proposed wherein the Harijans would be able to do what?

2. Was Gandhi able to meet Churchill?

3. A week after Gandhi returned, what happened to him?

4. Why did Nehru and the others agree with the plan regarding Pakistan?

5. Gandhi remained __________ the creation of Pakistan.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why could Gandhi not convert to Christianity?

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

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

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

5. How did Gandhi feel about the west?

6. What positive action took place while Gandhi fasted?

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

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

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

10. Describe Gandhi's ashram.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Gandhi's personal life is not as successful as his public life.

Part 1) Describe his personal life. Why is it not as successful as his public life? How might he feel about this? Why?

Part 2) Could Gandhi have had a more balanced life and still have been successful? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is it possible for public figures to have healthy personal lives and be successful in their public agendas? Why or why not?

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