My Childhood
Short Questions
1. Who bought the book ‘Shravana Pitrabhakti Natak’?
- Gandhiji’s father bought the book.
2. What picture was shown in the book?
- It showed Shravana carrying his blind parents in a Kanwar.
3. Which two plays left a deep impact on Gandhiji?
- The plays “Shravana” and “Harishchandra”.
4. At what age did Gandhiji move to Rajkot?
- He was about seven years old.
5. Where was Gandhiji put after moving to Rajkot?
- He was put in a primary school.
6. Did Gandhiji tell lies during his school days?
- No, he did not tell lies.
7. How was Gandhiji’s nature as a child?
- He was very shy and quiet.
8. What were Gandhiji’s only companions?
- His books and lessons were his only companions.
9. What word did Gandhiji misspell during inspection?
- He misspelled the word ‘kettle’.
10. Did Gandhiji copy from his neighbour’s slate?
- No, he refused to copy.
Long Questions
1. What influence did the book ‘Shravana Pitrabhakti Natak’ have on Gandhiji?
- The book had a strong effect on Gandhiji’s young mind. The image of Shravana serving his parents inspired him deeply.
2. Why did the plays ‘Shravana’ and ‘Harishchandra’ impress Gandhiji?
- Gandhiji admired the honesty and devotion shown in these plays. He considered their values as examples to follow.
3. What do we learn about Gandhiji’s move to Rajkot?
- Gandhiji moved to Rajkot at the age of seven. He was then enrolled in a primary school for his studies.
4. How did Gandhiji behave during his school days?
- He was honest, shy, and avoided unnecessary company. His focus was completely on his books and lessons.
5. What happened during Mr. Giles’s school inspection?
- Mr. Giles gave a spelling test during the inspection. Gandhiji misspelled ‘kettle’ but chose not to copy even when prompted.
6. How did Gandhiji respond to his teacher’s prompting during the test?
- Gandhiji remained honest and did not take help. He preferred to be wrong than to cheat.
7. What did the teacher say after the inspection was over?
- The teacher called Gandhiji stupid for not copying. But Gandhiji was not affected by this comment.
8. What does the story tell us about Gandhiji’s principles?
- It shows Gandhiji’s honesty and strong values from a young age. He believed in truth even when it cost him.
9. Why does Gandhiji say the characters still live in his heart?
- The stories of Shravana and Harishchandra left such a deep impression that he felt their values lived with him always.
10. What can we learn from Gandhiji’s childhood story?
- The story teaches us to be truthful, disciplined, and principled. Even as a child, Gandhiji showed great moral strength.
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