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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 her interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what are Suu Kyi's observations about the Burmese people?
(a) They have learned to be frightened.
(b) They have a rich heritage.
(c) They are a resilient group.
(d) They will be able to easily adjust to a democratic system.

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

3. What did the Nobel Peace Prize committee commend Aung San Suu Kyi for?
(a) Her popularity among the people of Burma as a political leader.
(b) Her work reconciling Burma's ethnic groups.
(c) Her perserverance.
(d) Her personal sacrifice.

4. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, how did Suu Kyi describe the situation in Burma?
(a) "Very calm."
(b) "Very tense."
(c) "Business as usual."
(d) "Intensely desperate."

5. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what corrupts individuals?
(a) Power.
(b) Greed.
(c) Fear.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what does Suu Kyi reiterate about what her father said about the army?

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

3. In her undated letter to the United Nations, Suu Kyi distinguishes between

4. What did the Nobel Peace Prize committee conclude about Aung San Suu Kyi?

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

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