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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Suu Kyi's speech on December 3, 1988, what does she say about democracy?
(a) To harness the power of healthy government.
(b) To remain active in their pursuit of a multi-party system.
(c) Democracy is a gift one must nourish all of one's life.
(d) Everyone should exercise their rights to develop a healthy government system.

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

4. What did the Nobel Peace Prize committee conclude about Aung San Suu Kyi?
(a) That she is a force for peace.
(b) That she is a person of high character and a true leader.
(c) That she stands head and shoulders above most leaders of the people.
(d) That she was one of the greatest examples of civic courage in Asia in decades.

5. According to Ann Pasternak Slater, what is Suu Kyi's quality that stands out the most?
(a) Her egalitarianism.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her selflessness.
(d) Her determination.

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

7. What does Suu Kyi find when she reaches her destination that she describes in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?
(a) There is graffitti with messages of support.
(b) The streets are blocked off.
(c) She is denied entry by the army.
(d) The residents have lined the streets with flowers.

8. What about Aung San Suu Kyi's personal characteristics exalted her to become the spokesperson for the democratic movement in Burma, according to Josef Silverstein?
(a) Her intelligence.
(b) Her eloquence.
(c) Her political savvy.
(d) Her modesty.

9. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, what was the result of the difficulties that Suu Kyi encountered?
(a) She heard a rumor that the Burmese government would have a dialogue.
(b) She was allowed visitors.
(c) Somone countermanded the order at the last minute.
(d) The United Nation was investigating the alleged charges of human rights violations.

10. Where is the place Suu Kyi describes in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989 located?
(a) On the Shan Plateau.
(b) On the Irrawaddy Delta.
(c) In the Arakan Mountains.
(d) On the Bay of Bengal.

11. How does Aung San Suu Kyi conclude her speech that she delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989?
(a) They are all comrades in the struggle for democratic rights.
(b) Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.
(c) I accept chaos, I am not sure whether it accepts me.
(d) The survival of democracy depends on the renunciation of violence and the development of nonviolent means to combat evil and advance the good.

12. How did Aung San Suu Kyi travel when she describes the events in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?
(a) On foot.
(b) By ox-cart.
(c) By car.
(d) By boat.

13. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, when was the occasion to address human rights violations to occur?
(a) One month.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) The following day.

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

15. What are Suu Kyi's comments about the SLORC in an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989?
(a) "They are making inroads toward setting up a dialogue about holding elections.
(b) They are making strides in moving toward a multi-party system.
(c) They can't be trusted to set up a democratically elected government.
(d) They are inefficient and their system will collapse under their own corruption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Burmese government's initial approach toward Suu Kyi and her supporters mentioned in Josef Silverstein's essay?

2. In her essay, how does Ann Pasternak Slater describe Suu Kyi?

3. 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?"

4. According to Suu Kyi in her speech on December 3, 1988, for what do the people of Burma have a responsibility?

5. According to Suu Kyi, in her speech on December 3, 1988, what is the life expectancy of someone in a dictatorship?

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