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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what are Suu Kyi's observations about the Burmese people?
(a) They have a rich heritage.
(b) They will be able to easily adjust to a democratic system.
(c) They are a resilient group.
(d) They have learned to be frightened.

2. What was Aung San's response to his fame in 1942?
(a) He vehemently rejected all of the attention placed on him.
(b) He had worked hard for the advancement of the Burmese people.
(c) He thought it was his time to bask in the spotlight.
(d) He had not earned himself a place in the history of Burma.

3. Under what condition did Aung San vow he would resign his position as the leader of Burma?
(a) If he lost his people's respect.
(b) If he failed to affect change.
(c) If his government violated human rights.
(d) If the country's economy failed.

4. What are Suu Kyi's comments about the SLORC in an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989?
(a) They can't be trusted to set up a democratically elected government.
(b) "They are making inroads toward setting up a dialogue about holding elections.
(c) They are making strides in moving toward a multi-party system.
(d) They are inefficient and their system will collapse under their own corruption.

5. What group did Aung San form in 1942?
(a) The Burma Improvement Association (BIA).
(b) The Burma Democratic League (BDL).
(c) The Burma Independence Army (BIA).
(d) The Burma Independence Front.(BIF).

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what occasion does she want people to act upon her request ?

2. Who does Suu Kyi ask to press about the human rights violations in Burma in her open letter dated September 26, 1988?

3. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, when was the occasion to address human rights violations to occur?

4. What are Suu Kyi's comments about economic development in her interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989?

5. Suu Kyi writes that Aung San was NOT...

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