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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989, what advice does Suu Kyi give to parents?
(a) To teach children to respect others' rights through thoughts and actions.
(b) To plant the thoughts of democracy in their childrens' minds.
(c) Teach children both justice and compassion.
(d) To keep their children hidden so they will not be conscripted into the military.

2. What did the Nobel Peace Prize committee commend Aung San Suu Kyi for?
(a) Her work reconciling Burma's ethnic groups.
(b) Her personal sacrifice.
(c) Her perserverance.
(d) Her popularity among the people of Burma as a political leader.

3. How does Aung San Suu Kyi conclude her speech that she delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989?
(a) Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.
(b) They are all comrades in the struggle for democratic rights.
(c) I accept chaos, I am not sure whether it accepts me.
(d) The survival of democracy depends on the renunciation of violence and the development of nonviolent means to combat evil and advance the good.

4. What happened after Suu Kyi submitted her papers to stand for election in May 1990?
(a) There was another military coup.
(b) The military regime disallowed her candidacy.
(c) The papers were lost.
(d) Her name was put on the ballot.

5. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April 1989, what was the result of the difficulties that Suu Kyi encountered?
(a) She was allowed visitors.
(b) The United Nation was investigating the alleged charges of human rights violations.
(c) She heard a rumor that the Burmese government would have a dialogue.
(d) Somone countermanded the order at the last minute.

6. In her interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what are Suu Kyi's observations about the Burmese people?
(a) They have learned to be frightened.
(b) They have a rich heritage.
(c) They will be able to easily adjust to a democratic system.
(d) They are a resilient group.

7. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that "those who embrace the cause of human rights...
(a) ...will seek justice from those who are violating the rights of the populace."
(b) ...do not recognize an illegitimate government that does not uphold these rights."
(c) ...reject the imposition of the will of the dominant faction."
(d) ...will prevail against a rule that does not justly serve the people."

8. What about Burmese culture enabled Aung San Suu Kyi to become the spokesperson for a democratic movement in Burma, according to Josef Silverstein?
(a) Burma is rooted in tradition.
(b) Burma is a country rooted in Buddhist principles.
(c) Burma has an egalitarian culture.
(d) The Burmese like to support the underdog.

9. In her essay, how does Ann Pasternak Slater describe Suu Kyi?
(a) As a courageous woman.
(b) As a talented, self-disciplined woman.
(c) As a very humble woman.
(d) As an opportunist.

10. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April, 1989, what does Suu Kyi affirm?
(a) That the world is beginning to notice the plight of the Burmese people.
(b) That she will not back down no matter what hardships she faces.
(c) That the democratic cause is making progress.
(d) That what she is doing is worthwhile.

11. According to Suu Kyi in her speech on December 3, 1988, for what do the people of Burma have a responsibility?
(a) For monitoring their own conduct.
(b) For remaining steadfast in trying times.
(c) For the welfare of their country.
(d) For following the course for democracy.

12. What percentage did the winning party take the elections in Burma in 1990?
(a) 98%
(b) 80%
(c) 55%
(d) 70%

13. In her speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989, what does Suu Kyi stress to the ethnic groups in Burma?
(a) That the ethnic groups must work together to form a viable union.
(b) That democracy is the vehicle in which their ethnic backgrounds will be truly represented.
(c) That their ethnic identities should be homogenized in order to have a more united front.
(d) That the groups should be strive to maintain their cultural identities.

14. How did Aung San Suu Kyi travel when she describes the events in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?
(a) On foot.
(b) By car.
(c) By boat.
(d) By ox-cart.

15. Where do Ann Pasternak Slater and Aung San Suu Kyi first meet?
(a) Ann Pasternak's father was a diplomat in India.
(b) At a party in Algiers.
(c) They attended Oxford together.
(d) While working at the United Nations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the next step the government took toward Suu Kyi according to Josef Silverstein?

2. In Ma Than E's essay, which is NOT a habit that Suu Kyi's mother practiced at home?

3. According to Josef Silverstein, how did Aung San Suu Kyi become the spokesperson for a democratic movement in a matter of weeks?

4. What other organizations has Suu Kyi made appeals about the violation of human rights in Burma?

5. What organization is holding the event that Suu Kyi wants people to act upon her request?

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