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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gandhi sulked in his homesickness until when?

2. Upon his return from his service to the British and witnessing the Zulu Rebellion, he discovered what about the Transvaal government?

3. Gandhi resolved to make a project of what?

4. He also explained his commitment to truth and non-violence, saying that whatever the penalty for his crime, he was ready to take it, if what?

5. How did Gandhi react to this British passenger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What requires courage regarding this movement against the Black Act?

2. What is the Black Act? What does Gandhi think of it?

3. With what was Gandhi confronted in South Africa? How did he deal with this?

4. How is Gandhi irresistible to followers?

5. How did Gandhi feel about English customs? What did he do with these feelings?

6. What does Gandhi's uncle do for him after high school?

7. What is Gandhi's reputation at this time in South Africa? Why?

8. What was different about Gandhi's behavior compared to other men in his position?

9. What was the Salt Satyagraha of 1930?

10. What is one of the most potent moments in Gandhi's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Salt Satyagraha of 1930 was significant.

Part 1) What was this? Why is it significant?

Part 2) Why does this take place? Do you believe this satyagraha was necessary? Why or why not? How effective was it? Why?

Part 3) to what other satyagrahas does this lead? How does it affect the lives of those in India, as well as around the world?

Essay Topic 2

Gandhi studied law in England.

Part 1) Why did he study law in England? How did he change as a result of this experience?

Part 2) What else did Gandhi study while in England? Why does he study this? What does this reveal about Gandhi?

Part 3) How did this time in England prepare him for his future endeavors?

Essay Topic 3

As a child, Gandhi was unremarkable.

Part 1) How was he an unremarkable child? Why was he unremarkable?

Part 2) Why is this important to know about him?

Part 3) How is he transformed into the powerful man he later becomes? By who and what was he inspired? How is he an inspiration today?

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