Mahatma Gandhi's School Days

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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?

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?

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?

Four o'clock Signup and view all the answers

Why was the author marked absent from school?

There was a mistake in the attendance roll Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author have difficulty reaching the school on time?

The clouds deceived them Signup and view all the answers

Who punished the author for being marked absent?

Mr. Gimi Signup and view all the answers

What did the author manage to get remitted?

A fine Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author regret not focusing on his handwriting?

He saw beautiful handwriting later in life Signup and view all the answers

What did the author believe about good handwriting during his education?

It was not necessary Signup and view all the answers

Who examined the roll after the boys had left school?

Mr. Gimi Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence for the writer after Mr. Gimi found him absent?

He was ordered to pay a fine Signup and view all the answers

Why was the writer deeply pained?

He was accused of lying Signup and view all the answers

What lesson did the writer learn from this experience?

A man of truth must also be a man of care Signup and view all the answers

How did the writer describe his memory of the incident?

A faint recollection Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence the author faced for being marked absent from school?

A fine Signup and view all the answers

What did the author realize about a man of truth?

He must also be a man of care Signup and view all the answers

What action led to the remission of the author's fine?

The author succeeded in getting the fine remitted Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author receive an exemption from exercise?

The author's father wrote a letter to the headmaster Signup and view all the answers

What did the author neglect in his schooling?

Exercise and good handwriting Signup and view all the answers

Where did the author realize the importance of good handwriting?

In South Africa Signup and view all the answers

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.