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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Suu Kyi states in her speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that people should so which of the following?
(a) Create a solidarity to "resist the tyrrany."
(b) Strive forward together using "disciplined and peaceful means."
(c) To stage nationwide peaceful demonstrations to "draw attention to the unrest among the people."
(d) Be courageous and "weather the storms of change."

2. Why does the nationalist theme in Indian literature appear earlier than Burmese literature?
(a) The Indians had a stronger political orientation.
(b) Because India was colonized over a century earlier.
(c) The British had censored the Burmese press during their initial occupation.
(d) The British were more domineering in India.

3. What group was at the core of the Burma Independence Army (BIA)?
(a) The Thirty Comrades.
(b) The Gang of Four.
(c) The Twelve Angry Men.
(d) The Rangoon Seven.

4. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, why does the NLD not seek confrontation?
(a) Because it does not have the manpower and artillery that the military has.
(b) Because it violates their philosophy of non-violence.
(c) Because it can bring only more suffering to a populace.
(d) Because the United Nations would dismiss their cause.

5. Who were the leaders of the party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?
(a) Students.
(b) Military generals.
(c) Farmers.
(d) The Japanese

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Burmese initially view the Japanese?

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

3. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, what was the result of the difficulties that Suu Kyi encountered?

4. According to Suu Kyi, what is the Burmese government attempting to do in 1988?

5. In Suu Kyi's speech on December 3, 1988, what does she say about democracy?

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