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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. What also developed along with the western influence on Burmese language and literature?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Urbanism.
(d) Nationalism.

2. What event brought Aung San's name into prominence in the Burmese nationalism movement?
(a) The strike of 1936.
(b) The boycott of 1934.
(c) The Independence Movement of 1940.
(d) The resistance of 1938.

3. What solution does Suu Kyi propose to Amnesty International in her first letter addressed to them?
(a) To have world ministers voice their concerns about Burma.
(b) To have the United Nations Security Council intervene.
(c) To have a massive world-wide letter writing campaign to highlight the human rights violation in Burma.
(d) To visit Burma to bear witness to the human rights violations that are occurring.

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

5. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what is Suu Kyi's response to the offer made by President Maung to have a special party congress on September 12, 1988?
(a) "The government is showing signs of progress."
(b) "It is a sham."
(c) "It is unlikely that such a congress will occur."
(d) "Too little too late."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, what are the Burmese people eager to study?

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

3. Who escorts Suu Kyi to the event she describes in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?

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

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

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