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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. After delivering her child, Bhutto was back at her job ______ days later.

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

3. Unexpectedly, on August 17, 1988, Zia's ________, killing him and all of the passengers.

4. Once Bhutto won the election, she and her family moved to ______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to interrupt the celebration of Pakistan's Independence Day in 1986?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 6, Benazir was allowed to visit her mother who was ill. What illness was she thought to have had?

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

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

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

7. Why was Benazir's election to the post of Prime Minister exceptional?

8. What happened in 1988 that caused General Zia to drop out of the race to be Prime Minister?

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

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

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 2

When Benazir attended Harvard, she began to join several groups and get more involved. Describe the purpose and function of the Harvard Crimson.

Essay Topic 3

Provide some of the historical details about the relationship between Pakistan, India, and Britain.

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