Gandhi and Political Cartoon Quiz

(RI.2.6) Part A: What is Gandhi’s purpose in this speech?

• To inform the Viceroy about how the Indian people are suffering because of violence

• To challenge and end the current British rule in India through Civil Disobedience

• To detail the events that will lead up to the Salt March

• To explain how the British people have harmed India and their people

(RI.2.6) Part B: How does Gandhi’s repeated reference to British rule as “evil” but also referring to Englishmen positively help to advance this purpose?

• It is a logical appeal that highlights the differences between the British government and the Indian government

• It is a logical appeal that explains the cause of Indian suffering under British rule

• It is an emotional appeal that reminds his audience that he does not blame the British people, but only the actions of their government for the suffering in India

• It is an emotional appeal that creates a connection between the audience and the Salt March

(RI.2.6) Select TWO details from the excerpt that BEST support the author’s point of view regarding the success of Civil Disobedience.

• Having unquestioning and immovable faith in the efficacy of non-violence as I know it, it would be sinful on my part to wait any longer. This non-violence will be expressed through civil disobedience for the moment confined to the inmates of the Satyagraha Ashram, but ultimately designed to cover all those who choose to join the movement with its obvious limitations.

• I know that in embarking on non-violence, I shall be running what might fairly be termed a mad risk, but the victories of truth have never been won without risks, often of the gravest character. Conversion of a nation that has consciously or unconsciously, preyed upon another far more numerous, far more ancient and no less cultured than itself is worth any amount of risk.

• I have deliberately used the word conversion, for my ambition is no less than to convert the British people through non-violence and thus make them see the wrong they have done to India. I do not seek to harm your people. I want to serve them even as I want to serve my own.

• I believe that I have always served them. I served them up to 1919 blindly. But when my eyes were opened, and I conceived non-co-operation the object still was to serve them. I employed the same weapon that I have in all humility successfully used against the dearest members of my family.

• If I have equal love for your people with mine, it will not long remain hidden. It will be acknowledged by them even as members of my family acknowledged it after they had tried me for several years. If people join me as I expect they will, the sufferings they will undergo, unless the British nation sooner retraces its steps, will be enough to melt the stoniest hearts.

(RI.3.7) Part A: What is a common subject addressed in Passage 1 and Passage 2 (the image)?

• Gandhi’s civility and humility when interacting with the Viceroy

• The Viceroy’s uncertainty when interacting with Gandhi

• The importance of salt on India’s economy

• The reasons why the Salt March was necessary

(RI.3.7) Part B: Which image correctly completes the table to show the similarities and differences between the two passages (letter and political cartoon).

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(RI.3.7) What detail from the letter (Passage 1) is emphasized in the political cartoon (Passage 2)?

• “Whilst therefore I hold British rule to be a curse, I do not intend to harm a single Englishman or any legitimate interest he may have in India.” (Paragraph 1)

• “India must consequently evolve force enough to free herself from that embrace of death.” (Paragraph 6)

• “I have deliberately used the word conversion, for my ambition is no less than to convert the British people through non-violence....I do not seek to harm your people. I want to serve them even as I want to serve my own.” (Paragraph 8)

• “This letter is not in any way intended as a threat, but is a simple and sacred duty peremptory on a civil resister. Therefore I am having it specially delivered by a young English friend, who believes in the Indian cause and is a full believer in non-violence…” (Paragraph 12)