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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. In November of 1989 the _______ took a vote of no confidence in Bhutto, however she survived the vote.
(a) Congress.
(b) Regional Assembly.
(c) Senate.
(d) National Assembly.

2. During Zia's rule, women could be stoned or jailed simply for being suspected of _______.
(a) Stealing.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Enjoying sex.

3. Zia also passed strict laws declaring ________ or Islamic law, the supreme law of the land.
(a) Bilawal.
(b) Sharif.
(c) Zardari.
(d) Shariah.

4. Due to tensions that arose after the death of Shah, Mir and his wife _______ separated.
(a) Rehana.
(b) Sanam.
(c) Fauzia.
(d) Sassi.

5. _______ visited Pakistan in 1982, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee challenged him with reports of abuse of political prisoners.
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) Ronald Reagan.
(c) Walter Mondale.
(d) Jimmy Carter.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the book only _______ percent of Pakistanis voted during the referendum, partially as a result of Benazir's efforts.

2. Bhutto's sister _______ suggested that Zia did this because Bhutto's first child would be due and he expected her not to campaign.

3. Benazir rented a small apartment in London that then became the headquarters for the ______.

4. Benazir's sister _______ was scheduled to be married on September 8th, 1981. Benazir received permission to go to the wedding.

5. During Ronald Reagan's presidency, the United States began to send money to Pakistan to prevent _______ forces from getting to the border.

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 6, Benazir was allowed to visit her mother who was ill. What illness was she thought to have had?

2. Who were Benazir's two main rivals in how she was running the country?

3. While Benazir was touring in Europe to promote the restoration of democracy a change happened in Pakistan, but Bhutto didn't trust Zia. What was the change?

4. To whom was Bhutto's ideals and government dedicated to?

5. Why was the United States providing money to Pakistan after Ronald Reagan was elected president?

6. Describe the family of Benazir's husband and what his talents and interests were.

7. What were some of Benazir's main desires for Pakistan?

8. How did Benazir inform people of the referendum that Zia put together and encourage them to boycott?

9. What foreign relations situation did Benazir have to deal with immediately after coming into office?

10. Why was Nusrat eventually allowed to leave her captivity and go to Europe for treatment?

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