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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How Nonviolence Works.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When were Gandhi and Kasturbai married?
(a) When Gandhi was eighteen years old.
(b) When Gandhi was thirteen years old.
(c) When Gandhi was twenty-two years old.
(d) When Gandhi was twenty years old.

2. He was such an irresistible fund-raiser for the oppressed in India that even who gave him money for his cause?
(a) The poor.
(b) Children.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) Non-Indians.

3. At Sevagram, people were so drawn to him, that what happened?
(a) Gandhi had to leave, due to the large crowds.
(b) Gandhi feared for his life.
(c) People argued over who got to sit by him.
(d) There sprouted up a bustling community.

4. What does one become when one meditates?
(a) What he meditates on.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Fearless.
(d) Happy.

5. Nagler cites all of the fields in which Gandhi inspired revolution, including economics, politics, philosophy and the science and art of _________.
(a) Living frugally.
(b) Living quietly.
(c) Living a life of solitude.
(d) Living healthfully.

Short Answer Questions

1. Easwaran explains that Gandhi was quoting what from Hindu scripture?

2. What did Gandhi's uncle suggest he do?

3. When Gandhi was asked to explain in three words the secret of his life, what did he say?

4. The remarkable thing about humanity, he says, is not its ability to shape our world, but ______________________.

5. His daily chores were always done in the company of others, his meals were a time of what?

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