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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Section 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what does she consider a "legitimate concern" for the international community?
(a) The power is not being transferred to the government elected by the people.
(b) The imprisonment of Burmese leader Bo Tayza.
(c) The previous weeks' wanton slaughter of unarmed citizens.
(d) The decades of oppression and human rights violations.

2. 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 a massive world-wide letter writing campaign to highlight the human rights violation in Burma.
(c) To visit Burma to bear witness to the human rights violations that are occurring.
(d) To have the United Nations Security Council intervene.

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

4. What are Suu Kyi's comments about the SLORC in an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989?
(a) They can't be trusted to set up a democratically elected government.
(b) "They are making inroads toward setting up a dialogue about holding elections.
(c) They are making strides in moving toward a multi-party system.
(d) They are inefficient and their system will collapse under their own corruption.

5. What group became the voice for Burmese nationalism?
(a) The military.
(b) The university students.
(c) The labor unions.
(d) The farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after Suu Kyi submitted her papers to stand for election in May 1990?

2. According to Suu Kyi in her letter dated 14 April 1989, who is causing the Burmese people problems?

3. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what occasion does she want people to act upon her request ?

4. In Suu Kyi's interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what is her response to the question about whether she thinks the authorities will move against her?

5. Where was the disintegrating effect of the British rule first felt in Burma?

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