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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who formed a new government after Aung San was assassinated?
(a) Maung Aye.
(b) U Nu.
(c) San Yu.
(d) Aung San Suu Kyi.

2. What was different about the human rights violation than previous circumstances that Suu Kyi cites in her second letter to Amnesty International?
(a) That it is occuring in broad daylight.
(b) That the incidences are increasing.
(c) That a person inside of the regime is speaking against these practices.
(d) That is involves children.

3. Suu Kyi states in her speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that people should so which of the following?
(a) Strive forward together using "disciplined and peaceful means."
(b) Create a solidarity to "resist the tyrrany."
(c) Be courageous and "weather the storms of change."
(d) To stage nationwide peaceful demonstrations to "draw attention to the unrest among the people."

4. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April, 1989, what does Suu Kyi affirm?
(a) That she will not back down no matter what hardships she faces.
(b) That the world is beginning to notice the plight of the Burmese people.
(c) That what she is doing is worthwhile.
(d) That the democratic cause is making progress.

5. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what does she consider a "legitimate concern" for the international community?
(a) The decades of oppression and human rights violations.
(b) The imprisonment of Burmese leader Bo Tayza.
(c) The previous weeks' wanton slaughter of unarmed citizens.
(d) The power is not being transferred to the government elected by the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the disintegration of British rule felt more in this particular region of Burma?

2. What is the main river in Burma?

3. What is NOT one of the four types of corruption identified by Aung San Suu Kyi?

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

5. What landmark is in the region of Burma where the disintegration of British rule was felt?

(see the answer key)

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