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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 false offenses.
(c) For offenses that are a threat to the State.
(d) For flimsy offenses.

2. What was one of the reasons why Suu Kyi submitted her papers for candidacy for the election in May 1990?
(a) "To honour her father who bravely led Burma to independence."
(b) "To have an honourable and just leader for the people of Burma."
(c) "To honour the courage and perseverance of the people who are striving for democracy."
(d) "To bring Burma to a level of honour."

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

4. Who does Suu Kyi ask to press about the human rights violations in Burma in her open letter dated September 26, 1988?
(a) Ambassadors from countries recognized by the Burmese government.
(b) World Leaders.
(c) The members of the United Nations General Assembly
(d) The citizens of the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, when was the occasion to address human rights violations to occur?

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

3. In her letter to the editor dated 14 April, 1989, what does Suu Kyi affirm?

4. What did the Nobel Peace Prize committee conclude about Aung San Suu Kyi?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Suu Kyi's letter to the editor dated Rangoon, 14 April 1989, what does she affirm about her cause?

2. What were the implications of Suu Kyi discussing life expectancy in Burma in her speech on December 13, 1988?

3. In an interview with Dominic Falder on AsiaWeek in July 1989 what are Suu Kyi's observations about the Burmese people?

4. What was the conclusion of Aung San Suu Kyi's written agreement to stand for election in May 1990?

5. What is the parallel Suu Kyi draws between Burma's health and gaining democracy?

6. According to Joseph Silverstein, what was the military government's initial approach to Aung San Suu Kyi?

7. What does Suu Kyi suggest in her open letter dated September 26,1988?

8. In a speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989, how does Suu Kyi respond to the knowledge that people are afraid?

9. What does Ma Than E write about Aung San Suu Kyi's return to Burma and the situation in the country at that time?

10. How did Ann Pasternak Slater first meet Aung San Suu Kyi?

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