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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. In spite what conditions was Aung San Suu Kyi submitting her papers to stand for election in May 1990?
(a) She had contracted tuberculosis.
(b) She did not fit the basic qualifications for holding office.
(c) She had been detained for her political opinion.
(d) No hopes of winning the election.

2. What was the Nobel Peace Prize committee's comments on the 1991 election in Burma?
(a) The military regime had ignored the election results.
(b) There should be a re-count of the ballots.
(c) That the election was unfair.
(d) Some of the populace was denied their vote at the polling place.

3. In Suu Kyi's speech on December 3, 1988, what are Suu Kyi's beliefs about democracy in Burma?
(a) Democracy is an illusive dream.
(b) Democracy is around the corner.
(c) Democracy is still possible.
(d) Democracy can only exist in Burma in an adulterated form.

4. In Suu Kyi's speech on December 3, 1988, what does she say about democracy?
(a) To remain active in their pursuit of a multi-party system.
(b) Democracy is a gift one must nourish all of one's life.
(c) Everyone should exercise their rights to develop a healthy government system.
(d) To harness the power of healthy government.

5. 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) Her father, Aung San, would feel proud of the peoples' tenacity in working toward democracy.
(b) She did not feel worthy of the people's trust and affection.
(c) She is uncertain how much longer that she can withstand the pressure the military government in placing on her.
(d) The she envisions that Burma will have a democratic government in her lifetime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was significant when the Nobel Peace Prize committee made their determination for Suu Kyi to win the award?

2. In Suu Kyi's undated letter to the United Nations, she states that "those who embrace the cause of human rights...

3. What about Burmese culture enabled Aung San Suu Kyi to become the spokesperson for a democratic movement in Burma, according to Josef Silverstein?

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

5. How did Aung San Suu Kyi travel when she describes the events in her letter to the editor dated January 21, 1989?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What reasons did the Norwegian committee give when they awarded Aung San Suu Kyi the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?

4. In an undated letter to the United Nations, what does Aung San Suu Kyi state as the position of the National League for Democracy regarding confrontation?

5. What was Josef Silverstein's response to how Aung San Suu Kyi could become the spokesperson for a democratic movement in a matter of weeks?

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

7. In Aung San Suu Kyi's open letter dated September 26, 1988, what does she consider a matter of "legitimate concern" for the international community?

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

9. What was the conclusion of the Norwegian committee's decision when they awarded Aung San Suu Kyi the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991?

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

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