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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a result of the political turmoil and danger to the family, Benazir's brothers were hiding in ________.
(a) Iraq.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Iran.
(d) India.

2. The names of Benazir's siblings included all of the following except ______.
(a) Sanam.
(b) Mohatarma.
(c) Mir.
(d) Shah.

3. To address the crop damage rumors, Benazir was directed to visit the city of ________ to show the Bhuttos cared.
(a) Murree.
(b) Lahore.
(c) Kashmir.
(d) Islamabad.

4. The administrators at Radcliffe believed that ______ American society might be too shocking for Benazir.
(a) Liberal.
(b) Destitute.
(c) Affluent.
(d) Conservative.

5. The separation of these two countries was known as the partition and Benazir's father, _______ was a representative of Pakistan for the United Nations at that time.
(a) Nusrat.
(b) Shah.
(c) Mir.
(d) Ali.

6. Benazir Bhutto was the first woman elected to lead a ________ nation in all of history.
(a) Sikh.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Christian.
(d) Muslim.

7. According to the book, Benazir's mother refused to wear the Islamic _______, a veil that covers up women's faces.
(a) Turban.
(b) Robe.
(c) Burqa.
(d) Dashiki.

8. She felt that her new surroundings were less _______ than the United States and the accommodations were more modest.
(a) Friendly.
(b) Tense.
(c) Terse.
(d) Severe.

9. During the meeting at the United Nations, Benazir's father asked her to meet him in ________ and watch Security Council disputes.
(a) New York.
(b) Munich.
(c) Prague.
(d) Versailles.

10. According to the book, East Pakistan would eventually become an independent country called ________.
(a) Iran.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Bangladesh.
(d) Sri Lanka.

11. Despite the coup, Prime Minister Bhutto and the ______ remained popular to the general public.
(a) PRP.
(b) APP.
(c) PPR.
(d) PPP.

12. The Brigadier General threatened to punish people by law for breaking ______ religious rules.
(a) Hindu.
(b) Islamic.
(c) Christian.
(d) Jewish.

13. According to the book, Benazir's father taught her ________, which became a major part of her education.
(a) Psychology.
(b) Economics.
(c) History.
(d) Diplomacy.

14. Benazir acclimatized quickly to her surroundings and began to join several organizations including ________.
(a) Harvard Crimson.
(b) Harvard Intellectuals.
(c) Harvard Rowers.
(d) Harvard Assembly.

15. Benazir had to stop her political activism at one point due to a serious _______.
(a) Eye infection.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Operation.
(d) Ear infection.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leaving Pakistan was difficult for Benazir, so her ______ came to be with her in America and help her settle in.

2. In her junior year at Harvard, Benazir was able to see a meeting between her father and prime minister _______ of India.

3. According to the book, administrators at Radcliffe worried about Benazir's _______ and the fact that she had led a sheltered life as an upper class Muslim.

4. According to the book there was a rumor that Prime Minister Bhutto was responsible for ________ that damaged crops.

5. During Benazir's ________ year at college, her father held a free election and was elected prime minister.

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