1. What was the Burmese government's initial approach toward Suu Kyi and her supporters mentioned in Josef Silverstein's essay?
(a) The government warned people to stay away from her rallies.
(b) The government collected dossiers on Suu Kyi and her supporters.
(c) They disregarded the events because they thought the movement would not take hold in Burma.
(d) The government monitored Suu Kyi's movements.

2. Although the Burmese government refused to acknowledge the document, "The Formation of a People's Committee," the government did which of the following?
(a) Rounded up and imprisoned the authors of the document.
(b) Allowed the formation of new political parties.
(c) Formed a commission "to ascertain the aspirations of the people."
(d) Dispatched representatives "to listen to citizens' discussions in the villages."

3. According to Aung San Suu Kyi, when did the western influence on Burmese language and literature become evident?
(a) During the middle part of the twentieth century.
(b) During the beginning of the twentieth century.
(c) During the middle part of the nineteenth century.
(d) During the latter part of the nineteenth century.

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

5. What was the next step the government took toward Suu Kyi according to Josef Silverstein?
(a) The government began attacking her personally.
(b) Her supporters began to disappear during the night.
(c) The people of Burma would be arrested for having contact with Suu Kyi.
(d) Suu Kyi's supporters were exhiled.