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What was one reason for the author's aloofness?
What was one reason for the author's aloofness?
- Shyness (correct)
- Physical incapability
- Dislike of school
- Lack of interest in gymnastics
What did the author originally believe about gymnastics?
What did the author originally believe about gymnastics?
- It was only a form of entertainment
- It was essential for education
- It had nothing to do with education (correct)
- It was more important than mental training
Why did the author request to be exempted from compulsory exercise?
Why did the author request to be exempted from compulsory exercise?
- To avoid physical strain
- To study more
- To serve their father (correct)
- To play sports
What time was the author supposed to return to school for gymnastics?
What time was the author supposed to return to school for gymnastics?
Why was the author marked absent from school?
Why was the author marked absent from school?
Why did the author have difficulty reaching the school on time?
Why did the author have difficulty reaching the school on time?
Who punished the author for being marked absent?
Who punished the author for being marked absent?
What did the author manage to get remitted?
What did the author manage to get remitted?
Why does the author regret not focusing on his handwriting?
Why does the author regret not focusing on his handwriting?
What did the author believe about good handwriting during his education?
What did the author believe about good handwriting during his education?
Who examined the roll after the boys had left school?
Who examined the roll after the boys had left school?
What was the consequence for the writer after Mr. Gimi found him absent?
What was the consequence for the writer after Mr. Gimi found him absent?
Why was the writer deeply pained?
Why was the writer deeply pained?
What lesson did the writer learn from this experience?
What lesson did the writer learn from this experience?
How did the writer describe his memory of the incident?
How did the writer describe his memory of the incident?
What was the consequence the author faced for being marked absent from school?
What was the consequence the author faced for being marked absent from school?
What did the author realize about a man of truth?
What did the author realize about a man of truth?
What action led to the remission of the author's fine?
What action led to the remission of the author's fine?
Why did the author receive an exemption from exercise?
Why did the author receive an exemption from exercise?
What did the author neglect in his schooling?
What did the author neglect in his schooling?
Where did the author realize the importance of good handwriting?
Where did the author realize the importance of good handwriting?
Study Notes
The Author's Shyness and Dislike of Gymnastics
- The author's shyness led to his aloofness in school, which he now regrets.
- He initially believed that gymnastics had no connection to education, a notion he now sees as wrong.
- The author wanted to serve as a nurse to his father, which led to his dislike of compulsory exercise.
The Incident of Being Marked Absent
- The author was marked absent from school due to a misunderstanding about the timing of gymnastics.
- Mr. Gimi, the teacher, refused to believe the author's explanation and accused him of lying.
- The author was ordered to pay a fine of one or two annas, which deeply pained him.
The Consequences of Carelessness
- The author learned that a man of truth must also be a man of care.
- This incident was the first and last instance of the author's carelessness in school.
- The author eventually succeeded in getting the fine remitted.
The Importance of Exercise and Good Handwriting
- The author was exempted from exercise after his father wrote a letter to the headmaster.
- The author reflects on the consequences of neglecting exercise and good handwriting.
- He realized that good handwriting is essential and felt ashamed of his own neglect after seeing the beautiful handwriting of lawyers and young men in South Africa.
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Description
Gandhi's experience in school, including his dislike of physical education and his desire to care for his father.
