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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On December 11, 1981, Benazir was again taken to a different location this time the city of ________.

2. Due to tensions that arose after the death of Shah, Mir and his wife _______ separated.

3. In the summer of 1987 Bhutto announced her plans to _______ and Zia subsequently held elections early.

4. According to the book, Zia's government allowed weapons from _______ fighters to flow into the country.

5. During a vacation to France, Benazir was reunited with her brother Shah and met his daughter _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in 1988 that caused General Zia to drop out of the race to be Prime Minister?

2. What happened during Sanam's wedding that threatened to disrupt the marriage?

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

4. What were some of Benazir's main desires for Pakistan?

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

6. While Benazir was touring in Europe to promote the restoration of democracy a change happened in Pakistan, but Bhutto didn't trust Zia. What was the change?

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

8. Why did the Senate Foreign Relations Committee eventually learn the truth of Benazir's condition?

9. In the beginning of Chapter 6, Benazir was allowed to visit her mother who was ill. What illness was she thought to have had?

10. What happened to interrupt the celebration of Pakistan's Independence Day in 1986?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write about the rise of Ali Bhutto and the PPP from the perspective of Brigadier General Zia. What ideas of Bhutto's were the most dangerous? How was General Zia fulfilling his ideas of leadership for the country? What were his fears?

Essay Topic 2

Ali Bhutto was blamed for crop damage that occurred in various parts of Pakistan. It seems unreasonable to believe him the cause of these events. Why would the people be able to believe such a thing? Why was it important for Benazir to address these people directly?

Essay Topic 3

According to the book, "Bhutto worked to harbor no bitterness towards her opponents". Describe the actions she made that demonstrated this commitment. Why was it important to her?

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