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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. In her undated letter to the United Nations, what is Suu Kyi's hope for the United Nation's role in Burma?
(a) That the United Nations would draw worldwide attention to the human rights violations in Burma.
(b) That the United Nations can create conditions where people can express their views without fear of reprisal.
(c) That the United Nations Security Council would gather international military powers to defeat the regime in Burma.
(d) That the United Nations could send a diplomatic corps to Burma for discussions with the military regime.

2. In Suu Kyi's speech on December 3, 1988, what are Suu Kyi's beliefs about democracy in Burma?
(a) Democracy is around the corner.
(b) Democracy is still possible.
(c) Democracy is an illusive dream.
(d) Democracy can only exist in Burma in an adulterated form.

3. Which of Aung San's relatives led one of the first groups resist the British occupation?
(a) His Father, Aung Thein.
(b) His Brother, Ba Gyan.
(c) His Uncle, U Min Yaung.
(d) His Grandfather, Saw Lwin.

4. When does law and order gain intrinsic value?
(a) When law is created by men with morals and integrity.
(b) When law is enforced.
(c) When law is followed by all.
(d) When law is equated with justice and order.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. People who have suffered from a bad government should be preoccupied with......?

2. In "Belief in Burma's Future," what has sprung up throughout the country because the police can no longer guarantee security in 1988?

3. How did Aung San Suu Kyi travel when she describes the events in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?

4. Who holds the burden of upholding justice and common decency where no rule of law prevails?

5. Which is NOT a cause of decay according to the Buddhists?

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