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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what does she describe as being poor?
(a) The hope of the people of Burma.
(b) An organization totally under the thumb of a dictator.
(c) The economic vitiality of Burma.
(d) The health of Burma.

2. Why have others said that the Burmese are unfit to govern themselves?
(a) Because the Burmese have historically had a village government system.
(b) Because the Burmese are corrupt by nature.
(c) Because the Burmese are accustomed to being ruled by outsiders.
(d) Because democracy is an alien concept to the Burmese.

3. What difficulties did Suu Kyi refer to in her letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989?
(a) Facing soldiers ordered to shoot her.
(b) Losing faith.
(c) Being shut off from human contact.
(d) Being sentenced to hard labor.

4. What was one of the reasons why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?
(a) "To honour the courage and perseverance of the people who are striving for democracy."
(b) "To honour her father who bravely led Burma to independence."
(c) "To have an honourable and just leader for the people of Burma."
(d) "To bring Burma to a level of honour."

5. Where did the nationalism movement in Burma get its roots?
(a) By expatriates in Bangkok
(b) In Rangoon.
(c) In the villages.
(d) At the university.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what corrupts individuals?

2. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, for what offenses are political prisoners being held?

3. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April, 1989, what does Suu Kyi affirm?

4. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, why does the NLD not seek confrontation?

5. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what does she consider a "legitimate concern" for the international community?

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