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Q1. Who resigned as party general secretary in 1986 after hardliners accused him of being too liberal?

πŸ”Ή A. Hu Yaobang
πŸ”Ή B. Zhao Ziyang
πŸ”Ή C. Li Peng
πŸ”Ή D. Deng Xiaoping

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: A

Q2. A student leader argues that economic reforms must be accompanied by political liberalization. Which of the following best reflects Deng’s dilemma as described in the text?

πŸ”Ή A. Balancing market choice with restricted political choice
πŸ”Ή B. Eliminating all reforms to preserve party control
πŸ”Ή C. Prioritizing military strength over education
πŸ”Ή D. Focusing solely on agricultural output

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: A

Q3. Which event directly led to the resignation of Hu Yaobang?

πŸ”Ή A. Hardliners’ accusation of excessive liberalism
πŸ”Ή B. Economic recession in 1985
πŸ”Ή C. Foreign invasion threat
πŸ”Ή D. Natural disaster in Sichuan

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: A

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