"The Story of My Experiments with Truth" by Mohandas Gandhi: toefl junior Listening and Reading

 



Factual:

  1. How old was Gandhi when his father left for Rajkot? 

a) 5 years old 

b) 7 years old 

c) 9 years old 

d) 12 years old

  1. Which school did Gandhi attend after the primary school? 

a) High school 

b) Rajkot School 

c) Suburban School 

d) Rajasthanik School

Rational:

  1. Based on the passage, why did Gandhi avoid company in school? 

a) He was a bully. 

b) He preferred playing alone. 

c) He was very shy and reserved. 

d) He was focused solely on studies.

  1. Why did the teacher try to prompt Gandhi during the spelling test? 

a) To help him understand the word. 

b) To encourage him to participate. 

c) To make him copy the spelling from another student. 

d) To test his knowledge of synonyms.

Influential:

  1. What message does the incident with Shravana Pitribhakti Nataka convey about Gandhi's values? 

a) The importance of following school rules. 

b) The power of perseverance and dedication. 

c) The importance of respecting elders and family. 

d) The value of curiosity and independent learning.

Analytical:

  1. How does Gandhi describe his approach to studying in the excerpt? .

a) He was passionate and dedicated. 

b) He memorized lessons without understanding. 

c) He completed his work diligently and on time. 

d) He often studied without focusing or understanding. 

  1. What contrast does Gandhi draw between his respect for his teacher and his awareness of the teacher's flaws? 

a) He ignores the teacher's flaws for the sake of respect. 

b) He respects the teacher despite lacking any personal connection. 

c) He criticizes the teacher while acknowledging his position. 

d) He admires the teacher despite disagreeing with his methods.

Critical Thinking:

  1. How might Gandhi's perspective on education have differed from his teacher's based on the excerpt? 

a) Gandhi valued creativity and independent thinking, while the teacher emphasized rote learning and obedience. 

b) Gandhi focused on understanding concepts, while the teacher prioritized memorization and competition.

c) Gandhi preferred practical learning, while the teacher emphasized theoretical knowledge. 

d) Gandhi valued ethical conduct, while the teacher encouraged copying and deception.

  1. What potential limitations are there in relying solely on Gandhi's personal account of his childhood experiences? 

a) The passage may not capture the complete picture of his childhood environment. 

b) Gandhi's memory of specific details may be inaccurate or incomplete. 

c) The perspective presented is subjective and reflects his personal biases. 

d) All of the above.



1. B 2. C.  3. C.  4. C.  5. C.  6. D.  7. A.  8. B.  9. A.

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