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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did British colonization occur in Burma?
(a) In three clear-cut phases.
(b) Abruptly, in a few months.
(c) After a five-year war.
(d) Gradually over 200 years.

2. What landmark is in the region of Burma where the disintegration of British rule was felt?
(a) Mount Popa
(b) Mandalay
(c) The Bay of Bengal.
(d) Rangoon.

3. Who published Aung San Suu Kyi's work that examines the themes in Burmese literature and political thought?
(a) University of Mumbai.
(b) Seoul National University.
(c) Bangkok University.
(d) Tokyo University.

4. Why were the Burmese people not ideal recipients of leftist literature during the 1930s?
(a) The literacy rate dropped during the British occupation, so not everyone could read the literature.
(b) There was little social exploitation and little poverty.
(c) There was a strong Fascist contingent in the country during that period.
(d) The Burmese were suspicious of outsiders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the nationalist theme in Indian literature appear earlier than Burmese literature?

2. When did political thinking in Burma become increasingly organized?

3. Why did Burma have few social problems?

4. Which is not a Burmese ethnic group?

5. What was the Burmese approach to life during British occupation?

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