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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Suu Kyi, What was Gandhi able to accomplish that Burma was unable to do?
(a) To synthesize thought and action.
(b) To organize demonstrations.
(c) To take a spiritual approach to ousting the British.
(d) To hold rallies.

3. What can authorities in Burma do without due process?
(a) "Authorities can imprison if there are witnesses."
(b) "Authorities can take what is not rightfully theirs."
(c) "Authorities can violate human rights."
(d) "Authorities can enforce as 'law' arbitrary decrees."

4. The passage written in 1908 negatively compares the Burmese to the following nationalities EXCEPT?
(a) The European.
(b) The Siamese.
(c) Indian.
(d) The Chinaman.

5. Who formed a new government after Aung San was assassinated?
(a) U Nu.
(b) Aung San Suu Kyi.
(c) San Yu.
(d) Maung Aye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the political party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?

2. People who have suffered from a bad government should be preoccupied with......?

3. What was Burma's main export?

4. When was Burma eventually granted its independence by the British?

5. Why were the Burmese people not ideal recipients of leftist literature during the 1930s?

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