1. What form of literature became increasingly popular in Burma near the end of the British rule?
(a) Short Stories.
(b) Biographies.
(c) Philosophical works.
(d) Histories.

2. According to Suu Kyi, in her speech on December 3, 1988, would the life expectancy be of the Burmese people in a democracy?
(a) Seventy-five years.
(b) Seventy years.
(c) Sixty years.
(d) Eighty years.

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

4. What does not allow fear to dictate behavior?
(a) Courage.
(b) Morality
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Power.

5. What group did Aung San form in 1942?
(a) The Burma Improvement Association (BIA).
(b) The Burma Independence Army (BIA).
(c) The Burma Democratic League (BDL).
(d) The Burma Independence Front.(BIF).

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Aung San Suu Kyi's personal characteristics exalted her to become the spokesperson for the democratic movement in Burma, according to Josef Silverstein?

2. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, Suu Kyi stated that her aim is "to help the people...?

3. For Aung San Suu Kyi, how will the forces that produce inequities be conquered?

4. When was Aung San assassinated?

5. Why was the disintegration of British rule felt more in this particular region of Burma?

(see the answer key)

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