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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Part of the political opposition Bhutto faced included accusing her husband of ________.
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Taking lavish trips.
(c) Receiving special favors.
(d) Cheatng on her.

2. Bhutto was also opposed by ______, the president, who had ties to the former military regime.
(a) Asif Zardari.
(b) General Zia.
(c) Ghulam Ishaq Khan.
(d) Nawaz Sharif.

3. According to the book, Benazir's mother seemed to have ________ or lung cancer and Benazir was eventually allowed to visit her briefly.
(a) AIDS.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Tuberculosis.

4. During Zia's rule, women could be stoned or jailed simply for being suspected of _______.
(a) Stealing.
(b) Swearing.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Enjoying sex.

5. Due to tensions that arose after the death of Shah, Mir and his wife _______ separated.
(a) Sanam.
(b) Fauzia.
(c) Sassi.
(d) Rehana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bhutto's sister _______ suggested that Zia did this because Bhutto's first child would be due and he expected her not to campaign.

2. Bhutto claims in the afterword that she wanted a _______ Pakistan committed to equality under the law.

3. The constitution of 1973 in Pakistan made it legal for _______ to run for high office.

4. In order to improve trade and foreign relations, Pakistan joined the ______ Commonwealth.

5. In November of 1989 the _______ took a vote of no confidence in Bhutto, however she survived the vote.

Short Essay Questions

1. What action did General Zia take as an attempt to oust the PPP from taking part in the election?

2. What were some of the strategies that were employed to help Pakistan's economic situation?

3. Why was the United States providing money to Pakistan after Ronald Reagan was elected president?

4. How did Benazir inform people of the referendum that Zia put together and encourage them to boycott?

5. What was Ronald Reagan's initial response to reports of the abuse of political prisoners?

6. Who were Benazir's two main rivals in how she was running the country?

7. Why did General Zia call for free elections in 1988? How did he hope to oust Benazir as competition?

8. How was General Zia using Islam to his advantage?

9. To whom was Bhutto's ideals and government dedicated to?

10. What was the location of the PPP while Benazir was recovering from her surgery out of the country?

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