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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What human rights violation does Suu Kyi cite in her second letter to Amnesty International?
(a) The involuntary conscription of young men.
(b) The imprisonment of those who speak against the government.
(c) Citizens being internally displaced.
(d) Putting young children to work in factories.

2. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what does she state as her vision for her role in Burma?
(a) She will look for ways in which she can be most of service.
(b) She wants to become a leader as great as her father.
(c) She will lead from behind the scenes.
(d) She will hand the reigns of the leadership over to the party chairman.

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

4. Who published Aung San Suu Kyi's work that examines the themes in Burmese literature and political thought?
(a) Bangkok University.
(b) Seoul National University.
(c) Tokyo University.
(d) University of Mumbai.

5. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that the policy of the NLD is to
(a) Usurp the power of the current government.
(b) Uphold and respect all just laws.
(c) To promote a multi-party system in Burma.
(d) Advocate for human rights.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who influenced the Burmese in terms of philosophy?

3. What group became the voice for Burmese nationalism?

4. In Suu Kyi's opinion, what has oppression done to the people of Burma?

5. What happens to Suu Kyi's two letters addressed to Amnesty International?

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