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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mother and Child.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Gandhi's view of human evolution, he saw what as the dharma of modern human beings--as the central law of their being--and violence as the dharma of the animals of the jungle?
(a) Allahisma.
(b) Baptisma.
(c) Bahimsa.
(d) Ahimsa.

2. Gandhi's marriage to Kasturbai was arranged by whom?
(a) God.
(b) The religious leaders.
(c) His parents.
(d) Himself and Kasturbai.

3. Michael N. Nagler of the University of California, Berkley provides the forward for the book, and opens by asking the reader what?
(a) To consider whether Gandhi helped others.
(b) To consider whether Gandhi is a good example to follow.
(c) To consider whether Gandhi might be the most significant historical figure of the 20th century.
(d) To consider whether Gandhi was a great man.

4. 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) Work.
(b) A mantra.
(c) God.
(d) Sleep.

5. Seeing that his client was clearly right, and a long court battle would benefit no one but the lawyers, what was Gandhi determined to do?
(a) Find a solution that would serve both parties and close the case quickly.
(b) Find a way that all could benefit.
(c) Draw out the court case, so the lawyers could earn a great deal of money.
(d) Quit the case.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must be driven out of the mind?

3. Gandhi took this trip when he was in his ________________ year there in service to Dada Abdulla, and was riding in a first class compartment.

4. Finding himself happier and healthier for the change, Gandhi shifted his attention to what?

5. How many years from that day did Gandhi's determination blossom into inspiration to organize his first mass non-violent resistance?

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