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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Going to be good.
(b) With all men.
(c) For woman.
(d) With woman.

3. One who loves the Lord of Love is _____________________ by his circumstances.
(a) Distracted.
(b) No longer agitated.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Annoyed.

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

5. A united mind is the only mind that is able to meditate and do what?
(a) Love others fully.
(b) Understand others.
(c) Find joy and peace.
(d) Find peace and exercise judgment.

6. What was one of Gandhi's most treasured meditations?
(a) The middle verses of the Third Chapter of the Gita.
(b) The last ten verses of the the Second 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.

7. The answer to number 84 creates the mask that people call their personalities and hides what?
(a) Their compassion for others.
(b) Their fearlessness, unconditional love and abiding joy.
(c) Their true personalities.
(d) Their faith in a higher being.

8. ________________ with problems of policy were welcomed to come and ask Gandhi for his advice.
(a) Political leaders.
(b) Religious leaders.
(c) Students.
(d) Educators.

9. What does the author say is Gandhi's message?
(a) Love others above yourself.
(b) All religions are right.
(c) His life.
(d) Bring peace to all.

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

11. In addition to detachment, what was a guiding principle from the Gita to which Gandhi aspired?
(a) Love for the God of Love.
(b) Love for others.
(c) A calm mind.
(d) Undivided singleness of mind.

12. His ashram family, however, the ones who came to be called his _____________________ were the ones who knew best the man Gandhi was in his daily life.
(a) Ashram herd.
(b) Ashram crew.
(c) Ashram menagerie.
(d) Ashram life.

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

14. Sri Krishna calls it the ______________ that inspires selfish possession, and says they are free who have escaped it, united with the Lord of Love and assured immortality.
(a) Ego-cage.
(b) Selfish ego.
(c) Sin of man.
(d) Devil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The idea was detachment from the result of one's actions, so that one's focus is on what?

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

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

4. The two of them became what for men and women throughout India?

5. What must be driven out of the mind?

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