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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Partially as a result of the interventions orchestrated by her father, Benazir was accepted to Radcliffe in _______.
2. In school Benazir was taught all of the following languages, including the national language of Pakistan except _______.
3. Benazir befriended several of the girls who were near her room including ________, who helped her to learn how to answer the telephone.
4. The book suggests that watching her siblings helped Benazir to develop skills necessary for _______.
5. As a result of the political turmoil and danger to the family, Benazir's brothers were hiding in ________.
Short Essay Questions
1. During Benazir's junior year, her father was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan. What is the difference between the role of the Prime Minister and the president?
2. Benazir stated in the book that her mother's marriage to Ali Bhutto was "independent of Muslim tradition". Briefly describe Muslim tradition in terms of marriage.
3. East Pakistan became a new country shortly after Ali Bhutto's trip to the UN. What is the name of the new country and what were the circumstances which led to it being a new country?
4. According to the book, Nusrat followed a traditional step for political families in Asia after Ali's arrest. What was it?
5. Why was there concern that Ali and Benazir's lives were in danger after Ali held parliamentary elections?
6. What was Benazir's father found guilty of and what was his sentence?
7. What was strange about the final sentence that was carried out for Ali Bhutto?
8. Name two of the three countries that made requests to repeal Ali's sentence and the name of Benazir's Oxford friend who helped in the case.
9. Ali Bhutto had long been a representative of Pakistan and was present for the beginning of the partition. Describe what is meant in the book by the "Partition".
10. Describe the advice that Ali Bhutto gave to Benazir concerning power politics.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Briefly describe the political structure of the Pakistani government. How many senators are elected? What is the length of their terms? How many provinces are senators elected from? Describe the National Assembly.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the politics of the PPP. What changes were they seeking? What were there main objectives? What sacrifices were made in order to merge with the PNA?
Essay Topic 3
What challenges to her leadership did Bhutto face from the military? What were their concerns? Were any of their concerns justified? Why or why not?
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