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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that the policy of the NLD is to
(a) Advocate for human rights.
(b) Uphold and respect all just laws.
(c) Usurp the power of the current government.
(d) To promote a multi-party system in Burma.

2. 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 remain steadfast in the face of adversity.
(c) To do what is one's right even while afraid.
(d) To leave the familiar to embrace the new, yet unknown.

3. 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) Everyone must maintain hope.
(c) Loyalties and allegiances should not be short-term.
(d) Loyalties and allegiances should not be to individuals or groups.

4. Where did the nationalism movement in Burma get its roots?
(a) In the villages.
(b) By expatriates in Bangkok
(c) At the university.
(d) In Rangoon.

5. In her interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what are Suu Kyi's observations about the Burmese people?
(a) They are a resilient group.
(b) They have learned to be frightened.
(c) They will be able to easily adjust to a democratic system.
(d) They have a rich heritage.

Short Answer Questions

1. People who have suffered from a bad government should be preoccupied with......?

2. What was Burma's main export?

3. What happened to Aung San Su Kyi's party in the election in May 1990?

4. Who have taken on their traditional role as mentors?

5. According to Suu Kyi in her letter dated 14 April 1989, who is causing the Burmese people problems?

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