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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Josef Silverstein's essay, what does a shopkeeper say about comparing Suu Kyi to the government leaders after attending one of her rallies?
(a) Every Burmese can agree on who is the better person.
(b) Suu Kyi would make a better leader.
(c) Her ideas seem to make sense.
(d) She is more persuasive.

2. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that the policy of the NLD is to
(a) Advocate for human rights.
(b) To promote a multi-party system in Burma.
(c) Usurp the power of the current government.
(d) Uphold and respect all just laws.

3. In her undated letter to the United Nations, Suu Kyi distinguishes between
(a) A single party political system and a multi-party political system.
(b) Rule of law and law and order.
(c) Human rights and political rights.
(d) The tyrrany of an oppressive regime and the will of the people.

4. According to Suu Kyi in her undated letter to the United Nations, for what offenses are political prisoners being held?
(a) For valid offenses.
(b) For offenses that are a threat to the State.
(c) For false offenses.
(d) For flimsy offenses.

5. What does Suu Kyi describe in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?
(a) Her trip to Magwe.
(b) Her trip to Bassein.
(c) Her trip to Taunggyi
(d) Her trip to Sandoway

6. According to Ann Pasternak Slater, what is one of Suu Kyi's talents?
(a) She is a fantastic swimmer.
(b) She has a beautiful singing voice.
(c) She is a seamstress.
(d) She is a talented artist.

7. 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 keep their children hidden so they will not be conscripted into the military.
(b) To plant the thoughts of democracy in their childrens' minds.
(c) To teach children to respect others' rights through thoughts and actions.
(d) Teach children both justice and compassion.

8. 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) The survival of democracy depends on the renunciation of violence and the development of nonviolent means to combat evil and advance the good.
(c) I accept chaos, I am not sure whether it accepts me.
(d) They are all comrades in the struggle for democratic rights.

9. What did the Nobel Peace Prize committee determine about Suu Kyi when they selected her for the award?
(a) She became the voice of a non-violent democratic movement opposing a brutal military regime.
(b) She is almost single-handedly withstanding the power of the military government.
(c) She is a person of high character and integrity.
(d) She stood high and above all of the other nominees for the award.

10. What organization is holding the event that Suu Kyi wants people to act upon her request?
(a) The United Nations General Assembly.
(b) The Burmese Tribunal.
(c) The Burmese Government.
(d) The International Court of Justice.

11. In her undated letter to the United Nations, what is Suu Kyi's hope for the United Nation's role in Burma?
(a) That the United Nations can create conditions where people can express their views without fear of reprisal.
(b) That the United Nations Security Council would gather international military powers to defeat the regime in Burma.
(c) That the United Nations could send a diplomatic corps to Burma for discussions with the military regime.
(d) That the United Nations would draw worldwide attention to the human rights violations in Burma.

12. What was the second reason why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?
(a) To fulfill her political aspirations.
(b) From a desire to help fulfill the just aspirations of the people.
(c) To exalt Burma to a place of honour in the global community.
(d) To further her father's dreams of a free and democratic Burma.

13. Who was the Secretary General during the time Suu Kyi was working for the United Nations?
(a) U Thant.
(b) Kurt Waldheim.
(c) Dag Hammerskjold.
(d) Javier Perez de Cuellar.

14. According to Josef Silverstein, how did Aung San Suu Kyi become the spokesperson for a democratic movement in a matter of weeks?
(a) She had a contact at the Burma national press.
(b) The NLD party leaders promoted her.
(c) She had a rigorous schedule for political rallies.
(d) Because of her name.

15. In a letter to the editor after the speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989, what does Aung San Suu Kyi reveal?
(a) She is uncertain how much longer that she can withstand the pressure the military government in placing on her.
(b) The she envisions that Burma will have a democratic government in her lifetime.
(c) Her father, Aung San, would feel proud of the peoples' tenacity in working toward democracy.
(d) She did not feel worthy of the people's trust and affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989, what is Suu Kyi's response to the question, "what would happen after the elections, if there were elections?"

2. What was the Nobel Peace Prize committee's comments on the 1991 election in Burma?

3. In Ma Than E's essay, who accepts the Sakharov award for Aung San Suu Kyi?

4. 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?

5. What does Suu Kyi find when she reaches her destination that she describes in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?

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