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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. Benazir wrote to the ________ while she was under house arrest in Karachi to encourage them to continue resisting the military.

2. Due to tensions that arose after the death of Shah, Mir and his wife _______ separated.

3. Bhutto escaped from the celebration ________ but was eventually caught and imprisoned in Karachi.

4. The _______ helped Benazir plan her trip back home, despite threats from fellow Pakistanis.

5. Bhutto decided to marry _______ who was an athlete and polo player from Sindh province.

Short Essay Questions

1. Bhutto visited her mother in Geneva Switzerland. Besides her sister, what other family members did Benazir meet while she was there?

2. Why did the Senate Foreign Relations Committee eventually learn the truth of Benazir's condition?

3. Why did Benazir finally decide that the time was right to return to Pakistan in 1986?

4. How was General Zia using Islam to his advantage?

5. What kind of marriage did Benazir end up having? Why did she choose this way?

6. What happened during Sanam's wedding that threatened to disrupt the marriage?

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

8. After being released from solitary confinement in Karachi, how did Bhutto attempt to thwart assassination attempts?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Benazir was put into jail as a political prisoner. In your country are there beliefs that could put you in jail if you proclaimed them loudly enough? Why or why not? Would you be willing to go to jail for the chance to express your beliefs?

Essay Topic 2

In 1965 Pakistan went to war with India but it only lasted a short time. What were the details surrounding the situation? How was Benazir's father involved?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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