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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even ______________ was Gandhi embodying the spirit of compassion and forgiveness for which he had come to be known.
(a) When he was alone.
(b) When he was a small child.
(c) On the last day of Gandhi's life.
(d) When others threatened him.

2. What keeps a mind steady in every circumstance?
(a) A mantra.
(b) God.
(c) Enough sleep.
(d) Confidence.

3. His body was so light and strong that what happened?
(a) Gandhi lost many of his followers.
(b) Gandhi annoyed many who wanted to talk to him.
(c) Gandhi walked for great distances.
(d) Gandhi walked at a fast pace.

4. The final chapter Eknath Easwaran writes is focused on the daily habits and the things that defined the personality of Gandhi as what?
(a) An individual in his public life.
(b) Not trusting those who need a private life.
(c) An individual in his private life.
(d) Needing his private life.

5. Was Gandhi burdened by worry about what was to come?
(a) Yes, somewhat.
(b) Yes, at times.
(c) Yes, very much.
(d) No.

6. Gandhi described the process as reducing oneself to zero, which is when?
(a) He becomes completely truthful, wise, and irresistibly powerful.
(b) He puts God first.
(c) He puts all others before himself.
(d) He becomes less than others.

7. Indeed one of the things that was most remarkable to Easwaran, and to Louis Fischer, the American journalist who followed Gandhi's campaigns in India for many years, was how what?
(a) How private Gandhi was.
(b) How little privacy Gandhi received.
(c) How not private Gandhi was.
(d) How much privacy Gandhi needed.

8. In order to make his teaching more accessible, Gandhi established what?
(a) Churches.
(b) Ashrams.
(c) Parades.
(d) Temples.

9. Kasturbai kept her faith in her husband's character even when what happened?
(a) She did not believe in it.
(b) He did not deserve it.
(c) He was gone from her.
(d) He did not display it.

10. When did Gandhi meditate?
(a) Every morning at three or four.
(b) Every evening at eight or nine.
(c) Every afternoon at three or four.
(d) Every morning at six or seven.

11. The fact that most of Gandhi's ashram were women led Gandhi to say in response to their gentle strength that if non-violence is the future of humanity, then the future is what?
(a) For woman.
(b) Going to be good.
(c) With woman.
(d) With all men.

12. His daily chores were always done in the company of others, his meals were a time of what?
(a) Replenishing.
(b) Eating.
(c) Peace and quiet.
(d) Sharing and community.

13. What was one of Gandhi's most treasured meditations?
(a) The last ten verses of the the Second Chapter of the Gita.
(b) The middle verses of the Third Chapter of the Gita.
(c) The first verse of the First Chapter of the Gita.
(d) The last eighteen verses of the Second Chapter of the Gita.

14. Who is Patanjali?
(a) The ancient Indian teacher of meditation.
(b) Gandhi's closest friend.
(c) A leader in India.
(d) Gandhi's follower.

15. He cared for the sick in the ashram, and filled every interaction with what?
(a) Food.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Gandhi take all of his solitude?

2. The answer to number 84 creates the mask that people call their personalities and hides what?

3. Why did Gandhi experiment with variations on vegetarian dishes?

4. What types of people did Gandhi love?

5. When one's love is deep enough, Sri Krishna explains to the eager Arjuna, selfish attachment, insecurity, fear and despair will do what?

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