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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Aung San want to achieve nationalism?
(a) Constitutionally.
(b) Through non-violent resistance.
(c) With the assistance of the United Nations.
(d) Through force.

2. What was the Burmese peoples' general attitude toward the British?
(a) Very hostile.
(b) Basically curious.
(c) Largely indifferent.
(d) Generally inviting.

3. When did the Burmese nationalism movement reach a turning point?
(a) During the Cold War.
(b) During the 1920s
(c) At the turn of the 20th century.
(d) With the onset of World War II.

4. Why does hope return in Burma?
(a) Because "peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation."
(b) Because "the struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity."
(c) Because "human beings the world over need freedom and security."
(d) Because "fear is not the natural state of civilized man."

5. Why did Burma have few social problems?
(a) There was no social stratification.
(b) The Burmese people had a very strict moral code.
(c) Because the British army maintained a tight control over the people.
(d) The country had a lot of natural resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what does Suu Kyi reiterate about what her father said about the army?

2. 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?

3. What does not allow fear to dictate behavior?

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

5. How did the Burmese initially view the Japanese?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Aung San's fellow university students think about him?

2. Why were the Burmese not the ideal recipients of the leftist literature that was available in the 1930s?

3. What was the Burmese government's response to the open letter titled "The Formation of a People's Committee" signed jointly by Aung San Suu Kyi and several other leading political figures?

4. In the article "Belief in Burma's Future", what is happening in Burma in 1988 now that police can longer guarantee security?

5. In his 1947 inauguration speech, what did Aung San caution the Burmese people about?

6. Recite the general message of five of the points on the bulleted list of "The Formation of a People's Committee".

7. How did one British writing describe a condescending stance toward the Burmese?

8. Where was the disintegrating effect of British rule first felt in Burma?

9. Under what conditions would Aung San resign as leader of Burma?

10. How were the British driven out of Burma during World War II?

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