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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the leaders of the party that overthrew the Burmese government in 1962?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Students.
(c) Military generals.
(d) The Japanese

2. What event brought Aung San's name into prominence in the Burmese nationalism movement?
(a) The resistance of 1938.
(b) The boycott of 1934.
(c) The Independence Movement of 1940.
(d) The strike of 1936.

3. In Suu Kyi's interview with Karan Thapar in August 29, 1988, Suu Kyi explains what she means by Burma's need for a second struggle for independence, which is:
(a) That they are under the yoke of an oppressive regime.
(b) That violations of human rights must end.
(c) That the people demand multi-party democracy.
(d) That the government must follow the will of the people.

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

5. How did the British attempt to pacify the Burmese people during their rule?
(a) Through intermarriage.
(b) By imposing curfews.
(c) By emphasizing differences among the ethnic groups.
(d) By turing their backs on the corruption of local Burmese administrators.

6. Why have others said that the Burmese are unfit to govern themselves?
(a) Because democracy is an alien concept to the Burmese.
(b) Because the Burmese have historically had a village government system.
(c) Because the Burmese are corrupt by nature.
(d) Because the Burmese are accustomed to being ruled by outsiders.

7. What was the Burmese peoples' general attitude toward the British?
(a) Basically curious.
(b) Very hostile.
(c) Generally inviting.
(d) Largely indifferent.

8. People who have suffered from a bad government should be preoccupied with......?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Reforming government.
(c) The theories of good government.
(d) Political philosophies.

9. In 1988 in Burma, what gave hope to the process of decline?
(a) Intervention by the United Nations.
(b) A military coup.
(c) The democratic movement.
(d) An election.

10. Who published Aung San Suu Kyi's work that examines the themes in Burmese literature and political thought?
(a) Tokyo University.
(b) Seoul National University.
(c) University of Mumbai.
(d) Bangkok University.

11. Who was the first group of people to settle in Burma?
(a) The Mons.
(b) The Pagans.
(c) The Moguls.
(d) The Aryans.

12. Suu Kyi states in her speech at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988 that people should so which of the following?
(a) Be courageous and "weather the storms of change."
(b) Strive forward together using "disciplined and peaceful means."
(c) To stage nationwide peaceful demonstrations to "draw attention to the unrest among the people."
(d) Create a solidarity to "resist the tyrrany."

13. According to the letter, "The Formation of a People's Committee," people should...
(a) Resist any actions that are not in accord with the Declaration of Human Rights.
(b) Oppose any tyrrany.
(c) Earnestly promote good governance.
(d) Act in accord with the laws of the country.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a common theme in Burmese literature near the end of the British rule?

2. Who formed a new government after Aung San was assassinated?

3. When was Aung San assassinated?

4. What group was at the core of the Burma Independence Army (BIA)?

5. What was Aung San's objective after he resigned as military chief?

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