How did Ali Bhutto become Prime Minister?

Bhutto's upbringing was not a traditionally Muslim one. In what ways was it different?

What kind of student was Bhutto at Radcliffe? At Oxford? What were her major interests?

How did Bhutto become active in politics?

How did Bhutto survive the persecution of General Zia?

How did Bhutto become Prime Minister?

To what extent do you think that author Libby Hughes's presentation of Benazir Bhutto's life is even-handed? Be sure to recognize that the book was written only eighteen months into Bhutto's administration. Why would the author want to write such a pro-Bhutto book?

Is Benazir Bhutto a hero? In what way? Would you have voted for her in 1988? Why or why not?