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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Section 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did political thinking in Burma get stalled?
(a) During the Cold War.
(b) In 1962.
(c) By World War I.
(d) By World War II.

2. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that "those who embrace the cause of human rights...
(a) ...do not recognize an illegitimate government that does not uphold these rights."
(b) ...will prevail against a rule that does not justly serve the people."
(c) ...will seek justice from those who are violating the rights of the populace."
(d) ...reject the imposition of the will of the dominant faction."

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 she will not back down no matter what hardships she faces.
(c) That the democratic cause is making progress.
(d) That the world is beginning to notice the plight of the Burmese people.

4. In her undated letter to the United Nations, Suu Kyi distinguishes between
(a) Human rights and political rights.
(b) A single party political system and a multi-party political system.
(c) The tyrrany of an oppressive regime and the will of the people.
(d) Rule of law and law and order.

5. What advice does Aung San give in his inauguration speech?
(a) To seek a balance between passion and steadfastness.
(b) Do not blame imperialism for their current ills.
(c) If we desire really to know the true economic and financial position in the country, it is not by superficial observations .
(d) To break down the barriers between Burmese people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who formed a new government after Aung San was assassinated?

2. How did Aung San Suu Kyi travel when she describes the events in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?

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

4. What was the next step the government took toward Suu Kyi according to Josef Silverstein?

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

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