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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. During the time of the coup, Benazir learned how to deal with ________ and correct rumors.
(a) Journalists.
(b) Paparazzi.
(c) Militant citizens.
(d) Military leaders.

2. Nusrat decided that the Brigadier General could only be beaten if the PPP joined with ______ an opposing political party.
(a) PNA.
(b) POW.
(c) MRD.
(d) POA.

3. Benazir asked for legal help from _______ to defend her father against the death penalty.
(a) Anne Fadiman.
(b) Ayub Khan.
(c) Victoria Schofield.
(d) Victoria Galbraith.

4. Benazir originally struggled with the dirty appearance of Americans, but eventually began to wear ______ and sweatshirts.
(a) Blue jeans.
(b) Shorts.
(c) Skirts.
(d) Slacks.

5. Benazir acclimatized quickly to her surroundings and began to join several organizations including ________.
(a) Harvard Intellectuals.
(b) Harvard Rowers.
(c) Harvard Assembly.
(d) Harvard Crimson.

Short Answer Questions

1. The meeting of the two prime ministers happened in 1972 and was focused on who should own ________.

2. Benazir graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard after which her father suggested that she attend ________.

3. The winter of his election, Benazir's father flew to the United Nations to challenge ________ military attack against Pakistan.

4. Once she arrived at Harvard, Benazir decided to major in _________, pleasing her father in the process.

5. She felt that her new surroundings were less _______ than the United States and the accommodations were more modest.

Short Essay Questions

1. After Benazir completed her studies at Oxford she returned home and got a job. Who did she receive a job from and what did she do?

2. Why did Benazir and her mother decide not go to the same MRD meetings together?

3. What traditional practices did Benazir hold on to even as she integrated somewhat into American society?

4. What was one of the ways that General Zia limited the freedom of the press in an effort to draw attention away from the Bhuttos?

5. Why was there concern that Ali and Benazir's lives were in danger after Ali held parliamentary elections?

6. What event occurred that caused Benazir to take a break from her political activism?

7. What was Benazir's father found guilty of and what was his sentence?

8. Benazir was eventually accepted to Harvard although the administrators were worried about her. What family was responsible for helping Benazir and how did they help?

9. Why did Benazir have to spend some time managing the family's land holdings?

10. According to the book, Nusrat followed a traditional step for political families in Asia after Ali's arrest. What was it?

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