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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. What was one of Aung San's fantasies as a child?
(a) He would become ruler of Burma.
(b) A monster would scare the British out of Burma.
(c) He would use magic to expel the British from Burma.
(d) He could ride a magic carpet to anywhere in the world.

2. In 1988 in Burma, what gave hope to the process of decline?
(a) A military coup.
(b) An election.
(c) The democratic movement.
(d) Intervention by the United Nations.

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

4. 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 previous weeks' wanton slaughter of unarmed citizens.
(c) The imprisonment of Burmese leader Bo Tayza.
(d) The decades of oppression and human rights violations.

5. According to Suu Kyi, what brought the crowd together at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
(a) The "unshakable desire to strive for a multi-party democratic system"
(b) A "showing of solidarity against the oppressive regime of Burma."
(c) A "growing discontent among the people."
(d) A "desire for change."

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aung San want to achieve nationalism?

2. What was the second reason why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?

3. 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?

4. According to the letter, "The Formation of a People's Committee," people should...

5. Who was the first group of people to settle in Burma?

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