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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the rally at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
(a) To draw world attention to the collective will of the Burmese people.
(b) To demonstrate that citizens should be able to peacefully assemble.
(c) To galvanize the people for the commencement of a battle for a democratic government.
(d) To communicate with Suu Kyi's supporters.

2. Why was the disintegration of British rule felt more in this particular region of Burma?
(a) Because the people in that region had overthrown outside rule in its past.
(b) Because it was too remote.
(c) There was a higher population density.
(d) Because it was the center of British rule.

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

4. In "Belief in Burma's Future," what has sprung up throughout the country because the police can no longer guarantee security in 1988?
(a) Riots.
(b) Political rallies.
(c) Local vigilante groups.
(d) Anarchy.

5. At the end of Suu Kyi's speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988, she restates their common goal, which is
(a) To demand the release of all political prisoners.
(b) A government that is responsive to the people.
(c) Freedom.
(d) A multi-party democracy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Suu Kyi states in her speech Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that she is not beholden to any politician so that...

3. What group was at the core of the Burma Independence Army (BIA)?

4. For Aung San Suu Kyi, how will the forces that produce inequities be conquered?

5. How did Aung San want to achieve nationalism?

(see the answer key)

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