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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 letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, who changed the result of Suu Kyi's difficulties?
(a) That Myint Aung.
(b) A major.
(c) A cadre of generals.
(d) The Secretary General of the United Nations.

2. Which is NOT a cause of decay according to the Buddhists?
(a) Disregard of the need for reasonable economy.
(b) Leadership of men without morality or learning.
(c) Omission to repair that which had been damaged.
(d) The persistent occurence of bad practices.

3. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what does she state as her vision for her role in Burma?
(a) She will look for ways in which she can be most of service.
(b) She will lead from behind the scenes.
(c) She will hand the reigns of the leadership over to the party chairman.
(d) She wants to become a leader as great as her father.

4. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, when was the occasion to address human rights violations to occur?
(a) One month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) The following day.

5. According to Suu Kyi in her speech on December 3, 1988, for what do the people of Burma have a responsibility?
(a) For remaining steadfast in trying times.
(b) For following the course for democracy.
(c) For the welfare of their country.
(d) For monitoring their own conduct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What human rights violation does Suu Kyi cite in her second letter to Amnesty International?

2. What was one of the reasons why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?

3. What percentage did the winning party take the elections in Burma in 1990?

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

5. Where did the nationalism movement in Burma get its roots?

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