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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. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, Suu Kyi stated that her aim is "to help the people...?
(a) Overthrow the oppressive regime.
(b) Find the courage to stand up for their rights.
(c) Attain democracy without further violence or loss of life.
(d) Get on with their daily lives under the current circumstance.

2. How did Aung San want to achieve nationalism?
(a) Constitutionally.
(b) Through force.
(c) Through non-violent resistance.
(d) With the assistance of the United Nations.

3. What was the Burmese peoples' general attitude toward the British?
(a) Largely indifferent.
(b) Very hostile.
(c) Basically curious.
(d) Generally inviting.

4. Who have taken on their traditional role as mentors?
(a) The Indians.
(b) The Buddhist sanha.
(c) The British.
(d) The United Nations.

5. Who was the first group of people to settle in Burma?
(a) The Moguls.
(b) The Mons.
(c) The Pagans.
(d) The Aryans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does hope return in Burma?

2. Who influenced the Burmese in terms of philosophy?

3. What was the Freedom Bloc?

4. When does law and order gain intrinsic value?

5. What was the purpose of the rally at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?

(see the answer key)

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