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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Forward/The Transformation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What manifested itself in proud and oppressive rule over Katurbai until her tender and forgiving example made her one of his most effective teachers?
(a) His desire to not be married.
(b) His rude personality.
(c) His love of his family.
(d) His childishness.

2. How successful was Gandhi in Bombay?
(a) Very successful.
(b) Somewhat successful.
(c) Not very successful.
(d) He did not practice law in Bombay.

3. Nagler points to Gandhi's very inauspicious beginnings as an underachieving student with ____________________.
(a) A bad home life.
(b) A bad temper.
(c) A many ailments.
(d) Many friends.

4. Finding himself happier and healthier for the change, Gandhi shifted his attention to what?
(a) Studying religion.
(b) Looking for a new wife.
(c) His diet.
(d) Understanding British culture.

5. Leaving Kasturbai again, this time with two sons, Gandhi left for South Africa in the hopes of what?
(a) Gaining some experience.
(b) Earning a better living.
(c) Making a new life for himself.
(d) Forgetting about his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gandhi's marriage to Kasturbai was arranged by whom?

2. Where did Gandhi first attempt to practice law?

3. Describe Gandhi's early time in England.

4. As Mahadev Desai read the words of the Bhagavad Gita describing the man who has let ________________ shape his being and shed all selfish desire to a gathering of followers, Easwaran was astonished to see the words become reality in the person of Mahatma Gandhi.

5. Michael N. Nagler of the University of California, Berkley provides the forward for the book, and opens by asking the reader what?

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