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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what does she consider a "legitimate concern" for the international community?
(a) The decades of oppression and human rights violations.
(b) The power is not being transferred to the government elected by the people.
(c) The previous weeks' wanton slaughter of unarmed citizens.
(d) The imprisonment of Burmese leader Bo Tayza.

2. What are Suu Kyi's comments about the SLORC in an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989?
(a) They can't be trusted to set up a democratically elected government.
(b) They are making strides in moving toward a multi-party system.
(c) "They are making inroads toward setting up a dialogue about holding elections.
(d) They are inefficient and their system will collapse under their own corruption.

3. What political party swept the elections in Burma in 1947?
(a) Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA).
(b) Democratic Party for a New Society (DPFNS).
(c) National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB).
(d) Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL).

4. According to his daughter, what would have been abhorrent to Aung San?
(a) Deceit and political guile.
(b) Greed and ill will.
(c) Ignorance and disinterest.
(d) Violence and immoral acts.

5. What was Aung San's response to his fame in 1942?
(a) He vehemently rejected all of the attention placed on him.
(b) He had worked hard for the advancement of the Burmese people.
(c) He had not earned himself a place in the history of Burma.
(d) He thought it was his time to bask in the spotlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, when was the occasion to address human rights violations to occur?

2. What are Suu Kyi's comments about economic development in her interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989?

3. What organization is holding the event that Suu Kyi wants people to act upon her request?

4. In Suu Kyi's interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what does she describe as being poor?

5. Under what condition did Aung San vow he would resign his position as the leader of Burma?

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