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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 interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what does she state as her vision for her role in Burma?
(a) She wants to become a leader as great as her father.
(b) She will hand the reigns of the leadership over to the party chairman.
(c) She will lead from behind the scenes.
(d) She will look for ways in which she can be most of service.

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. Suu Kyi states in her speech Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that she is not beholden to any politician so that...
(a) She can act and think independently.
(b) No one force her hand to act in a way that violates her conscience.
(c) She does not play a role in the corruption and the scandals.
(d) No one can ever force Suu Kyi to betray them.

4. According to Suu Kyi in her letter dated 14 April 1989, who is causing the Burmese people problems?
(a) The Burmese people themselves.
(b) The SLORC.
(c) Communist insurgents.
(d) That Myint Aung.

5. In Suu Kyi's interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what does she describe as being poor?
(a) The economic vitiality of Burma.
(b) The health of Burma.
(c) An organization totally under the thumb of a dictator.
(d) The hope of the people of Burma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Party Chairman Ne Win, propose after a series of bloodshed and disturbances in 1988?

2. What other organizations has Suu Kyi made appeals about the violation of human rights in Burma?

3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, when did the western influence on Burmese language and literature become evident?

4. When did political thinking in Burma become increasingly organized?

5. Where did the nationalism movement in Burma get its roots?

(see the answer key)

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