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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 is Suu Kyi's response to the offer made by President Maung to have a special party congress on September 12, 1988?
(a) "It is a sham."
(b) "Too little too late."
(c) "The government is showing signs of progress."
(d) "It is unlikely that such a congress will occur."

2. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, why does the NLD not seek confrontation?
(a) Because the United Nations would dismiss their cause.
(b) Because it can bring only more suffering to a populace.
(c) Because it does not have the manpower and artillery that the military has.
(d) Because it violates their philosophy of non-violence.

3. In Suu Kyi's letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, who changed the result of Suu Kyi's difficulties?
(a) That Myint Aung.
(b) A major.
(c) A cadre of generals.
(d) The Secretary General of the United Nations.

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

5. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, what does Suu Kyi reiterate about what her father said about the army?
(a) The army should keep out of politics.
(b) The army should restore order.
(c) The army leaders should have good government practices.
(d) The army leader and the government leader should be two different people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Suu Kyi ask to press about the human rights violations in Burma in her open letter dated September 26, 1988?

2. In Suu Kyi's speech on December 3, 1988, what does she say about democracy?

3. Which is not a Burmese ethnic group?

4. Suu Kyi states in her speech Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that she is not beholden to any politician so that...

5. What was the Burmese approach to life during British occupation?

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