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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Ma Than E's essay, which is NOT a habit that Suu Kyi's mother practiced at home?
(a) She taught the children by example.
(b) She taught the children about Burmese history.
(c) She raised her children as Buddhists.
(d) She reminded her children of her father's legacy.

2. In Josef Silverstein's essay, what does a shopkeeper say about comparing Suu Kyi to the government leaders after attending one of her rallies?
(a) Her ideas seem to make sense.
(b) Suu Kyi would make a better leader.
(c) She is more persuasive.
(d) Every Burmese can agree on who is the better person.

3. What happened after Suu Kyi submitted her papers to stand for election in May 1990?
(a) There was another military coup.
(b) The papers were lost.
(c) The military regime disallowed her candidacy.
(d) Her name was put on the ballot.

4. What was significant when the Nobel Peace Prize committee made their determination for Suu Kyi to win the award?
(a) Her phenominal progress in a short amount of time.
(b) She was the first person from Burma to win this prestigious award.
(c) Having the respect of the global community.
(d) Her commitment to non-violent resistance.

5. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, why does the NLD not seek confrontation?
(a) Because the United Nations would dismiss their cause.
(b) Because it does not have the manpower and artillery that the military has.
(c) Because it violates their philosophy of non-violence.
(d) Because it can bring only more suffering to a populace.

6. What difficulties did Suu Kyi refer to in her letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989?
(a) Facing soldiers ordered to shoot her.
(b) Losing faith.
(c) Being sentenced to hard labor.
(d) Being shut off from human contact.

7. What was one of the reasons why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?
(a) "To have an honourable and just leader for the people of Burma."
(b) "To bring Burma to a level of honour."
(c) "To honour her father who bravely led Burma to independence."
(d) "To honour the courage and perseverance of the people who are striving for democracy."

8. In Suu Kyi's letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, who changed the result of Suu Kyi's difficulties?
(a) A cadre of generals.
(b) That Myint Aung.
(c) A major.
(d) The Secretary General of the United Nations.

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

10. According to Suu Kyi, in her speech on December 3, 1988, would the life expectancy be of the Burmese people in a democracy?
(a) Sixty years.
(b) Eighty years.
(c) Seventy-five years.
(d) Seventy years.

11. Which one of the following is NOT one of the things that Suu Kyi emphasizes in her speech on December 1988?
(a) Loyalties and allegiances should not be to individuals or groups.
(b) Everyone must maintain hope.
(c) Everyone must work together for democracy.
(d) Loyalties and allegiances should not be short-term.

12. In an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what is Suu Kyi's response to the question, "what would happen after the elections, if there were elections?"
(a) "We would never have an election."
(b) "We don't know. This is the problem."
(c) "We shall see if justice would be served."
(d) "The NLD would win by a landslide."

13. Why was Aung san Su Kyi awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?
(a) For her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights.
(b) For the reduction of standing armies.
(c) For the holding and promotion of peace congresses.
(d) She has done the best work for the fraternity between nations.

14. What does Aung San Suu Kyi mean by courage in her speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989?
(a) Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win.
(b) To do what is one's right even while afraid.
(c) To leave the familiar to embrace the new, yet unknown.
(d) To remain steadfast in the face of adversity.

15. Who escorts Suu Kyi to the event she describes in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?
(a) Her supporters.
(b) The people of Burma.
(c) Her sons.
(d) A flotilla of troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the second reason why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?

2. In her speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989, what does Suu Kyi stress to the ethnic groups in Burma?

3. In Suu Kyi's letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, what do the Burmese people deserve?

4. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that the policy of the NLD is to

5. In Ma Than E's essay, why did Suu Kyi leave London for Rangoon?

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