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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 might be the most significant historical figure of the 20th century.
(b) To consider whether Gandhi was a great man.
(c) To consider whether Gandhi is a good example to follow.
(d) To consider whether Gandhi helped others.

2. His discovery inspired him to finding more and more means to do what?
(a) Take on court cases.
(b) Serve.
(c) Work on more difficult cases.
(d) Earn more money.

3. Gandhi described himself as what?
(a) A cowardly child with a rather weak mind.
(b) A typical child with many friends.
(c) An unusual child.
(d) A uniquely strong child.

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

5. How does Gandhi plan on taking the lessons from the failures of his past?
(a) To stay away from anything that could cause failure.
(b) To not run from failure again.
(c) Be proud of his accomplishments and to forget his failures.
(d) To think of his family first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nagler points to Gandhi's very inauspicious beginnings as an underachieving student with ____________________.

2. To whom was Gandhi deeply devoted?

3. When were Gandhi and Kasturbai married?

4. 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?

5. Where did Gandhi first attempt to practice law?

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