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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. Although both Benazir and her father were taken by the general's men, the prime minister was _______ by a judge.

2. Benazir acclimatized quickly to her surroundings and began to join several organizations including ________.

3. During the meeting at the United Nations, Benazir's father asked her to meet him in ________ and watch Security Council disputes.

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

5. Benazir had to stop her political activism at one point due to a serious _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. In 1967, Ali Bhutto organized his own political party and was subsequently put in jail. What was the name and some of the goals of the party?

2. 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?

3. Describe the advice that Ali Bhutto gave to Benazir concerning power politics.

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

5. Provide at least 2 of the countries the border Pakistan and describe the relationship Pakistan had with at least one of those countries.

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

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

8. 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?

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 was the result of Ali Bhutto's trip to the Untied Nations during the war in 1965?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

East Pakistan became a new country shortly after Ali Bhutto's trip to the UN to protest India's aggression. What is the name of the new country and what were the circumstances surrounding its creation?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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