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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her undated letter to the United Nations, Suu Kyi distinguishes between

2. In Ma Than E's essay, why did Suu Kyi leave London for Rangoon?

3. What does Aung San Suu Kyi mean by courage in her speech delivered at a pagoda in Myitkyina, Kachin State on April 27, 1989?

4. According to Suu Kyi in her letter dated 14 April 1989, who is causing the Burmese people problems?

5. In her essay, how does Ann Pasternak Slater describe Suu Kyi?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ann Pasternak Slater describe Aung San Suu Kyi?

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

4. What happened after Aung San Suu Kyi submitted her 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. In Suu Kyi's letter to the editor dated Rangoon, 14 April 1989, what does she affirm about her cause?

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

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. In her letter to the editor dated Rangoon, 14 April 1989, what does Suu Kyi write about the soldiers in Burma?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aung San Suu Kyi states, "the only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear." How does this quote relate to the writings in Freedom from Fear and Other Writings? Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the three government systems described in Freedom from Fear and Other Writings, which are the imperialist government system, the military system and the system proposed by Aung San Suu Kyi. Cite examples from the book in your response.

Essay Topic 3

An understanding of the past is necessary for solving the problems of the present. Explain what you think this statement means in the context of Freedom from Fear and Other Writings. Why does Suu Kyi present the history of Burma for a collection of essays about the current political situation? Cite examples from the book.

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