View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Benazir was eventually allowed to go to _______ in Europe for medical attention.

2. Bhutto told her mother-in-law that _______ would be the center of her universe.

3. Shah and his wife _______ were living in Cannes. Benazir received a call from his wife stating that Shah had accidentally taken poison.

4. Although not a traditional Pakistani, Bhutto decided ________.

5. In the summer of 1987 Bhutto announced her plans to _______ and Zia subsequently held elections early.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. During a vacation to France Benazir was reunited with her brother Shah who then died shortly after. What were the circumstances of his death?

6. What were two of the biggest social problems in Pakistan that Benazir had to face upon her election?

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

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

9. What was the location of the PPP while Benazir was recovering from her surgery out of the country?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If General Zia had not died unexpectedly would Benazir still have won the election? Why or why not? What issues would have been important in determining the election?

Essay Topic 2

How would the story of imprisonment and illness be different if told from Nusrat's perspective? From Benazir's perspective?

Essay Topic 3

Ali Bhutto was blamed for crop damage that occurred in various parts of Pakistan. It seems unreasonable to believe him the cause of these events. Why would the people be able to believe such a thing? Why was it important for Benazir to address these people directly?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 554 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample