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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gandhi the Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He instructed a group of Indians to gather in Johannesburg and determined that the most effective course would be for the whole Indian population simply to do what?
(a) Return to India.
(b) Resolve not to submit to unfair treatment and be ready for any consequence.
(c) Follow the instructions of those in charge in South Africa.
(d) Retaliate violently.

2. What endeavor is the source of Gandhi's joy and strength?
(a) Meditating on his mantra.
(b) Translating the truths of the Bhagavad Gita into his daily life.
(c) Caring for his family.
(d) Helping others.

3. The elephant holding a piece of bamboo was enough to quiet their trunks the same way what is enough to still the busy-ness of a wandering and restless mind?
(a) Sleep.
(b) A mantra.
(c) God.
(d) Work.

4. Easwaran opens his chapter describing the Way of Love by recounting what story?
(a) A transformative trip Gandhi took by train.
(b) A transformative vacation Gandhi took to England.
(c) A transformative trip Gandhi took by boat.
(d) A transformative vacation Gandhi took to India.

5. Gandhi took this trip when he was in his ________________ year there in service to Dada Abdulla, and was riding in a first class compartment.
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Second.

Short Answer Questions

1. Easwaran explains that most people see life in terms of what?

2. What does the author say is Gandhi's message?

3. Gandhi's secretary, Mahadev Desai, answered the question of how Gandhi spoke so eloquently with no preparation or notes by explaining what?

4. Gandhi described the process as reducing oneself to zero, which is when?

5. What does this type of revolution mean?

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