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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. How did Aung San want to achieve nationalism?
(a) With the assistance of the United Nations.
(b) Constitutionally.
(c) Through force.
(d) Through non-violent resistance.

2. What advice does Aung San give in his inauguration speech?
(a) To break down the barriers between Burmese people.
(b) Do not blame imperialism for their current ills.
(c) To seek a balance between passion and steadfastness.
(d) If we desire really to know the true economic and financial position in the country, it is not by superficial observations .

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

4. What was Burma's main export?
(a) Spices.
(b) Timber.
(c) Gem stones.
(d) Rice.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In her speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989, what advice does Suu Kyi give to parents?

3. What group became the voice for Burmese nationalism?

4. Why were the Burmese people not ideal recipients of leftist literature during the 1930s?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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