Check for Understanding- Gandhi's Letter to the Viceroy

Why does Gandhi address the viceroy as a Friend?

• 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.

Which statement best illustrates Gandhi's rebuttal to the viceroy's position that India should remain part of the British Empire?

• He lists the facts about how the British have wronged India.

• He supplies data to support the ways in which the British have wronged India.

• He provides information about how he will prevail in the face of military action.

• He makes a personal appeal to the emotions of the viceroy.

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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In his letter, Gandhi builds his argument in a particular order to make his point. Which of these statements happened first in his letter?

• Gandhi lays out the problem.

• Gandhi explains why he will prevail.

• Gandhi explains his feelings.

In his letter, Gandhi first explains his feelings then he does what next?

• Gandhi compliments the opposition.

• Gandhi states what action he will take.

• Gandhi explains why he will prevail.

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In his letter, Gandhi builds his argument in a particular order. The third thing he writes after complimenting the opposition is ........

• Gandhi explains his feelings.

• Gandhi lays out the problem.

• .Gandhi explains why he will prevail.

In his letter Gandhi builds his argument in a particular order to make his points. What is the fourth thing he does after laying out the problem?

• Gandhi states the action he will take.

• Gandhi explains his feelings.

• Gandhi compliments the opposition.

In his letter, Gandhi builds an argument in a particular order to make his point. What is the last thing he writes?

• He explains why he will prevail.

• He states the action he will take.

• He lays out the problem.