Aung San Suu Kyi Given Freedom of Oxford Honour

Aung San Suu Kyi Given Freedom of Oxford Honour

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Aung San Suu Kyi returned to Oxford after 24 years to receive an honorary degree, reflecting on her journey and the challenges she faces in Burma. Her return was marked by a ceremony celebrating her achievements and her commitment to democracy. Despite her Western accent, Suu Kyi remains deeply connected to Burma, where she now works to bring about democratic change. Her visit to Oxford was also a time to reflect on the personal sacrifices she made for her country.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What significant event brought Aung San Suu Kyi back to Oxford after 24 years?

To attend a family reunion

To visit her old college friends

To receive an honorary degree

To give a lecture on democracy

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What does Aung San Suu Kyi's honorary degree symbolize?

Her academic achievements

Her commitment to nonviolent opposition

Her political career in Burma

Her Western education

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How does Aung San Suu Kyi describe Burma's journey towards democracy?

A journey without challenges

A smooth and well-maintained road

A road that is not yet there

A path already paved by others

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What personal sacrifices did Aung San Suu Kyi make for her country?

Forgetting her academic background

Abandoning her political career

Leaving her family in Oxford

Giving up her Western lifestyle

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What honor did Aung San Suu Kyi receive at Saint Hughes?

A scholarship in her name

The freedom of the city

An honorary professorship

A lifetime achievement award