Historical Context
What country controlled India between 1858 and 1947?
Britain
What does Mahatma mean in English?
"Great Soul"
Name the three appeals used in an argument
Ethos, logos, and pathos
In the letter, why does Gandhi call the viceroy "friend?"
To put himself on equal footing with the viceroy
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite animal?
Cats
What was the British rule of India called?
British Raj
What were Gandhi's two major ideas?
Nonviolence and independence from British rule
Which voice is represented by the subject performing the action?
Active voice
To inform him about the proposed civil disobedience
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite candy?
Reese's
When was the Salt March (month, day, and year)?
12th March 1930 to 5th April 1930
What does Satyagraha mean?
“truth-force” or “love-force,” seeking truth and love through nonviolent resistance
Which voice is represented by the subject being acted upon?
Passive voice
What evil did Gandhi describe as the main point of the letter?
British rule of India
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite movie franchise?
Star Wars
Where did the Salt March start and end?
Started at Sabermati and ended at the town of Dandi
What was Gandhi's role in the Salt March?
Organized and led protests
What appeal is Gandhi making here?
"I served [the British] up to 1919 blindly"
Ethos/credibility - he is establishing that he truly does want to work together with the British for a better solution
What did Gandhi say would happen if the letter had no effect?
He and his followers would disobey the Salt Act
What instruments does Mr. Rubino play?
Bass and guitar
Marched to the Arabian Sea and took salt from the water
Who did Gandhi write to in his letter?
Lord Irwin, the British viecroy in India
How would the following sentence be written in passive voice?
The children flew kites as they ran through the park.
Kites were flown by children as they ran through the park
Name two similarities between Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi
Protest leaders, nonviolence, civil disobedience/direct action, fought oppression, wrote letters, etc.
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite book (two possible answers)
The Catcher in the Rye and The Lord of the Rings