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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. As Bhutto spoke at the monument that her father built, the crowd tripled in size. She promised to make every sacrifice to protect _______.
2. For Bhutto, Pakistan was a land of great promise and reached out its _______ in hope.
3. According to the book only _______ percent of Pakistanis voted during the referendum, partially as a result of Benazir's efforts.
4. Bhutto also had to deal with a national illiteracy rate of _______ made more problematic by Muslim men and religious leaders' opposition to education for women.
5. During the celebration, _______ arrived and used tear gas against the crowd.
Short Essay Questions
1. How was General Zia using Islam to his advantage?
2. What was Ronald Reagan's initial response to reports of the abuse of political prisoners?
3. Why was Nusrat eventually allowed to leave her captivity and go to Europe for treatment?
4. Describe the family of Benazir's husband and what his talents and interests were.
5. In the beginning of Chapter 6, Benazir was allowed to visit her mother who was ill. What illness was she thought to have had?
6. Why was Benazir's election to the post of Prime Minister exceptional?
7. What was General Zia's response to the international pressure that Bhutto was generating?
8. What foreign relations situation did Benazir have to deal with immediately after coming into office?
9. What action did General Zia take as an attempt to oust the PPP from taking part in the election?
10. What happened to interrupt the celebration of Pakistan's Independence Day in 1986?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
According to the book, "Bhutto worked to harbor no bitterness towards her opponents". Describe the actions she made that demonstrated this commitment. Why was it important to her?
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