Question 1

Gandhi studied law most likely because-

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he was influenced by his father who was a lawyer and believed all people should be treated with respect

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he wanted to move to South Africa and lead violent protest

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he would not have trouble finding work

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he wanted to make a lot of money

Question 2

The author describes events in sequential order mainly to-

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describe the order of events in Gandhi's life from the beginning, middle, and end.

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to compare the life of Gandhi to the life of another famous leader.

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show the reader how to live like Gandhi.

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give the steps of how to ake something

Question 3

What effect did Gandhi being pushed off of a train in South Africa because he refused to make room for a white passenger have on his life?

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He felt it was unfair and decided to do something about people not being treated fairly because of their race.

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He decided to stop helping others and live a peaceful life

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He realized violence was the only way to stop unfair treatment of people.

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He decided to stay in South Africa for the rest of his life and help Indians

Question 4

Read the sentence from page 8. (He called for Indians to disobey the law and accept the punishments.) What does this sentence suggest about Gandhi?

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He is daring, bold, and courageous.

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He is happy an charming.

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He is impatient, embarrassed, and proud.

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He is tolerant and content with the people being mistreated.

Question 5

The photographs on page 6 are most likely included to show-

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the reader Gandhi at a younger age and important times in his life.

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Gandhi should have married later in life.

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Gandhi made bad decisions when he was younger.

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that Gandhi was handsome.

Question 6

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Gandhi was a nonviolent person?

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He called for Indians to no longer Buy British goods or work for the British in any way.

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After a few years, Gandhi became a lawyer.

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He continued to work for the better treatment of Indians.

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Because of the violence he was sent to prison.

Question 7

What can the reader conclude about Gandhi's parents?

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They greatly influenced his desire to help people in a nonviolent way.

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They wanted him to only marry and stay in India.

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They believed he should have used violent techniques to achieve his goals.

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They were not concerned about Gandhi as a little boy.

Question 8

The author includes the maps in the book to-

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show the readers the locations that Gandhi traveled to.

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to only show where Gandhi was born.

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to show the reader  where they should travel in the future.

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help the reader visualize how big the world is.

Question 9

The reader can tell that the book "Gandhi" is a biography because-

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it is a story about the life of Gandhi in sequential order.

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it tells the reader how to do or make something.

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Gandhi wrote the book himself about his own life.

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it is made up.

Question 10

Based on the author's description of the father of Gandhi, the reader can infer that.....

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He influenced Gandhi to help people try to make peace with those that they disagreed with.

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Gandhi should have never left India to continue his education.

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Gandhi wanted to be rich just like his  father.

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His father was a selfish man who only cared about his own family.

Question 11

Based on the selection, the reader can infer that the author who wrote the biography "Gandhi"-

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is a person people around the world should know about.

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wants to persuade the readers to do what Gandhi did to make a change in the world.

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did not need to do any extensive research to find facts about Gandhi.

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believes Gandhi should have taken other measures to make change in his country.

Question 12

The author included the information about Gandhi becoming a lawyer in England to explain...

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how Gandhi learned more about the rights of people and about different religions.

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how he was able to support his wife and children

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Gandhi's love of the law and traveling to other places

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why he went to South Africa

Question 13

The author organizes the selection by-

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describing the life of Gandhi from childhood to adulthood.

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comparing the life of Gandhi to the lives of other great leaders.

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listing the accomplishments of being a  lawyer.

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explaining the steps to become a leader

Question 14

Why is it important that 60,000 people were arrested during the Salt March?

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It gained a lot of attention around the world and others began to speak out against the injustices against the Indian people.

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It proves that many people did not agree with Gandhi.

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It showed that Gandhi could attract a large crowd.

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It showed just how important salt was to the people.

Question 15

Which theme is best supported by the details in the selection?

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Perseverance and nonviolence can lead to change.

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Going to college important if you want to become a leader.

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Violence is the only way to bring about change.

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Do whatever needs to be done to get the attention you need.

Question 16

Read the sentences. (Kasturba worked with Gandhi. She even stood in for him while he was in prison.) Based on the description of Gandhi's wife, the reader can infer that she-

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had the same beliefs as Gandhi and was very supportive of him.

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did not have the ability to support Gandhi

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wished Gandhi did not have to travel and be away from the family

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just wanted to raise her children and accept being treated unfairly

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