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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is NOT a cause of decay according to the Buddhists?
(a) Leadership of men without morality or learning.
(b) The persistent occurence of bad practices.
(c) Disregard of the need for reasonable economy.
(d) Omission to repair that which had been damaged.

2. What was the orientation of the political writings during the end of the British rule?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Leftist.
(c) Theocratic.
(d) Centrist.

3. What also developed along with the western influence on Burmese language and literature?
(a) Urbanism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Nationalism.

4. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, Suu Kyi stated that her aim is "to help the people...?
(a) Overthrow the oppressive regime.
(b) Get on with their daily lives under the current circumstance.
(c) Attain democracy without further violence or loss of life.
(d) Find the courage to stand up for their rights.

5. What is the instrument of oppression in totalitarian regimes?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Corruption.
(c) Power.
(d) Law.

6. Where was the Burma Independence Army (BIA) formed?
(a) Kuala Lumpur.
(b) Kyoto.
(c) Bangkok.
(d) Tokyo.

7. What was a common theme in Burmese literature near the end of the British rule?
(a) Socialist realism.
(b) The Victorian way of life.
(c) Egalitarianism.
(d) The struggle for independence.

8. Which is worst out of the four types of corruption?
(a) Greed.
(b) Fear.
(c) Desire.
(d) Ill will.

9. What was the purpose of the rally at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
(a) To communicate with Suu Kyi's supporters.
(b) To demonstrate that citizens should be able to peacefully assemble.
(c) To galvanize the people for the commencement of a battle for a democratic government.
(d) To draw world attention to the collective will of the Burmese people.

10. When was Aung San assassinated?
(a) When Aung San Suu Kyi was two years old.
(b) Before Aung San Suu Kyi was born.
(c) When Aung San Suu Kyi was ten years old.
(d) When Aung San Suu Kyi was sixteen years old.

11. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, how did Suu Kyi describe the situation in Burma?
(a) "Very calm."
(b) "Business as usual."
(c) "Intensely desperate."
(d) "Very tense."

12. When did political thinking in Burma become increasingly organized?
(a) During the 1940s
(b) During the 1930s.
(c) During the early 1900s
(d) During the 1980s

13. According to his daughter, what would have been abhorrent to Aung San?
(a) Violence and immoral acts.
(b) Greed and ill will.
(c) Ignorance and disinterest.
(d) Deceit and political guile.

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

15. According to Suu Kyi, what brought the crowd together at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988?
(a) A "showing of solidarity against the oppressive regime of Burma."
(b) A "desire for change."
(c) The "unshakable desire to strive for a multi-party democratic system"
(d) A "growing discontent among the people."

Short Answer 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?

2. According to Aung San, why did he encourage the Japanese invasion?

3. In 1988 in Burma, what gave hope to the process of decline?

4. Who have taken on their traditional role as mentors?

5. What happens to Suu Kyi's two letters addressed to Amnesty International?

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