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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, for what offenses are political prisoners being held?
(a) For offenses that are a threat to the State.
(b) For valid offenses.
(c) For false offenses.
(d) For flimsy offenses.

2. What political party swept the elections in Burma in 1947?
(a) Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA).
(b) Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL).
(c) Democratic Party for a New Society (DPFNS).
(d) National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB).

3. For Aung San Suu Kyi, how will the forces that produce inequities be conquered?
(a) Through non-violent resistance.
(b) Out of a spiritual revolution.
(c) By an uprising of the people.
(d) Through an international tribunal.

4. Who have taken on their traditional role as mentors?
(a) The British.
(b) The Indians.
(c) The United Nations.
(d) The Buddhist sanha.

5. At the end of Suu Kyi's speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988, she restates their common goal, which is
(a) A government that is responsive to the people.
(b) To demand the release of all political prisoners.
(c) Freedom.
(d) A multi-party democracy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In her undated letter to the United Nations, what is Suu Kyi's hope for the United Nation's role in Burma?

3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, when did the western influence on Burmese language and literature become evident?

4. Who were the leaders of the party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?

5. What is the political party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?

(see the answer key)

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