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- 1. Multiple Choice
The comment by the narrator that "Fortunately for him (Gandhi) the British once again showed a skill for crass political decisions:" is meant to be perceived as
Stereotyping
Hyperbole
Fact
Irony
- 2. Multiple Choice
To Gandhi, salt was a symbol of
The livelihood of India's richest citizens
Britain's economic support of India
India's unexplored wealth
The British presence in India
- 3. Multiple Choice
Even to his political allies such as Nehru, Gandhi's planned march appeared
potentially dangerous for participants
likely to suppress British reprisals
Overly simple and unrelated to the issue
Likely to bring about results
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does the presence of Narayan Desai contribute to the purpose of the documentary?
His anecdotes show the human side of Gandhi
He knows the route of the salt march
He has few acquaintances to add facts about Gandhi
He is a symbol of the many Indian people helped by Gandhi
- 5. Multiple Choice
–What is the reason for the narrator’s visit to Ela Bhatt’s village?
She wants to show that Gandhi’s principles are still relevant
It is renowned among tourists for the quality of its woven fabrics
Gandhi’s protest in support of textile workers took place in this village
It is one of the few villages in which the art of weaving has been revived
- 6. Multiple Choice
How is the information about the march organized?
The narrator explains first the most and then the least important events.
The narrator discusses all of the events first and then looks at their effects
The narrator examines the events in the order and location of occurrence
The narrator compares the salt march to Gandhi’s other protests
- 7. Multiple Choice
–In his letter, Gandhi expresses his desire to find a way to resolve the problem without resorting to civil disobedience. What can be inferred from the documentary about a possible reason he wished to avoid the march if he could?
The march did not achieve the results he had hoped for
His nonviolence was met with violence that led to injury and death
His age prevented him from leading his followers effectively
His followers fought those who met them at the salt fields, thus betraying the principles of nonviolence
- 8. Multiple Choice
Both the letter and the documentary make the point that
the Indian Congress did not always agree with Gandhi
Gandhi hesitated before moving forward with the salt march
Many questioned whether Gandhi was still able to be an effective leader
the Salt Act victimized the poor more than anyone else
- 9. Multiple Choice
Based on ideas brought out in the documentary, which factor most influenced the Viceroy to hold talks with Gandhi?
the courage of the marchers
Gandhi’s knowledge of the Indian culture
Their Personal relationship
The world’s scrutiny of Britain’s actions
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why does the narrator tell about Gandhi using illegal salt in front of the Viceroy?
to show that Gandhi did not trust the Viceroy
to illustrate Gandhi’s desire to please the British
to give insight into Gandhi’s continuing defiance
to explain why to two could not reach an agreement
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