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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, when was the occasion to address human rights violations to occur?
(a) Three months.
(b) One month.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) The following day.

2. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that the policy of the NLD is to
(a) Usurp the power of the current government.
(b) Advocate for human rights.
(c) To promote a multi-party system in Burma.
(d) Uphold and respect all just laws.

3. According to Suu Kyi, What was Gandhi able to accomplish that Burma was unable to do?
(a) To synthesize thought and action.
(b) To take a spiritual approach to ousting the British.
(c) To organize demonstrations.
(d) To hold rallies.

4. What does Suu Kyi describe in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?
(a) Her trip to Magwe.
(b) Her trip to Sandoway
(c) Her trip to Taunggyi
(d) Her trip to Bassein.

5. How did the Burmese initially view the Japanese?
(a) As spies for the British.
(b) As allies.
(c) As oppressors.
(d) As liberators.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the letter, "The Formation of a People's Committee," what is not capable of reflecting the will of the people?

2. "The Formation of a People's Committee" "earnestly requests" which of the following?

3. What war brought Burma under British rule?

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

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

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