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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. She felt that her new surroundings were less _______ than the United States and the accommodations were more modest.
(a) Terse.
(b) Tense.
(c) Severe.
(d) Friendly.

2. According to the book, Benazir joined the _______ which helped her to practice her speaking skills.
(a) Oxford Debating Society.
(b) Oxford Union Debating Society.
(c) Oxford Speech Society.
(d) Oxford Speaking Society.

3. As a result of the political turmoil and danger to the family, Benazir's brothers were hiding in ________.
(a) India.
(b) Iran.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Iraq.

4. According to the book, Benazir's father taught her ________, which became a major part of her education.
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Psychology.
(c) History.
(d) Economics.

5. When the two opposing political parties joined in an effort to defeat the brigadier general, they formed a third party known as _______.
(a) PNA.
(b) MRD.
(c) POW.
(d) PPP.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after her election as president of the society, Benazir's father told her that he would be working on equal rights for _______ in the foreign and civil service.

2. Benazir's father was angry when the Security Council _________ in response to his pleas.

3. Benazir's father served in all of the following minister roles at the United nations except _______.

4. In the fall of 1973, Benazir arrived at her new school in _______, and she struggled the first few months.

5. According to the book, East Pakistan would eventually become an independent country called ________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After completing three years at Oxford with her degrees, Benazir's father insisted she go for more study. How many years of additional study did Benazir complete and which topics did she study?

3. During her Junior year at Harvard, Benazir was able to see a meeting with the Prime Minister of India. What was the name of the prime minister and what was the topic of the meeting?

4. How did Benazir occupy her time as a political prisoner in the desert cell?

5. List the three degrees that Benazir was working on at Oxford.

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

7. Benazir made a public relations trip on the behest of her father. Where did she go, who did she travel with, and what was the purpose?

8. After becoming more comfortable with her surroundings, Benazir became more outgoing. What are some of the activities she participated in while at Harvard?

9. 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?

10. What did the Pakistani newspapers accuse Benazir's brothers of?

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