Review of "Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin"

Who is "Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin" written by?

• Santha Rama Rau

• Gandhi

• Lord Irwin

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Which country had colonized India at the time "Letter to Viceroy, Lord Irwin" was written?

• United States

• Germany

• Russia

• Britain

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What is a "Civil Disobedience"?

• a protest

• the inability to be civil with others

• disobeying masters

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Why did Gandhi want to meet with the Viceroy?

• To discuss a proposed conference

• To find a way out of his planned civil disobedience

• To inform the Viceroy about the party of violence

• To request help for his family

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Why does Gandhi address the viceroy as Friend at the beginning of his letter?

• They were once colleagues who worked together in the government.

• He wants to put himself on equal footing with the viceroy.

• He wants to make an ironic statement about their relationship.

• They were friends who never threatened each other.

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Who is the audience for Gandhi's letter?

• The viceroy and his staff

• ONLY British government officials

• ONLY the followers of Gandhi

• The viceroy and the general public

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Under the Salt Act, it was illegal for Indian people to--

• buy salt

• produce salt

• sell salt

• eat salt

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What evil did Gandhi describe as the main point of the letter?

• The risks of civil disobedience

• An expensive military

• The Independence Movement

• British rule of India

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In his letter to the viceroy, why does Gandhi use the word curse to describe the British rule in India?

• It illustrates the way the British people have acted hatefully toward their own people.

• It makes British readers pay more attention if he uses vulgar language.

• It describes the intent of Great Britain to colonize India.

• It describes what Gandhi considers the evil actions of Great Britain.

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What did Gandhi say would happen if the letter had no effect?

• He and his followers would disobey the Salt Act.

• He would be arrested and put in prison.

• He would ask his followers to protest violently.

• He would no longer serve English people.

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