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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. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what is Suu Kyi's response to the offer made by President Maung to have a special party congress on September 12, 1988?
(a) "It is a sham."
(b) "The government is showing signs of progress."
(c) "It is unlikely that such a congress will occur."
(d) "Too little too late."

2. Although the Burmese government refused to acknowledge the document, "The Formation of a People's Committee," the government did which of the following?
(a) Allowed the formation of new political parties.
(b) Rounded up and imprisoned the authors of the document.
(c) Formed a commission "to ascertain the aspirations of the people."
(d) Dispatched representatives "to listen to citizens' discussions in the villages."

3. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, Suu Kyi stated that her aim is "to help the people...?
(a) Get on with their daily lives under the current circumstance.
(b) Attain democracy without further violence or loss of life.
(c) Find the courage to stand up for their rights.
(d) Overthrow the oppressive regime.

4. What is the main river in Burma?
(a) The Irrawaddy.
(b) The Salween.
(c) The Buriganga.
(d) The Yalu.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, why does the NLD not seek confrontation?

2. What was Burma's main export?

3. Why does hope return in Burma?

4. How did British colonization occur in Burma?

5. Who was the first group of people to settle in Burma?

(see the answer key)

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