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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dead Flame, pages 101 to 115.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kapuscinski trace modern terrorism to?
(a) Iranian Shiism.
(b) American capitalist meddling.
(c) Saudi Arabian Sunni Muslims.
(d) Britain's decision to depose Shah Reza Khan.

2. What relationship was Ali to the Prophet Mohammed?
(a) Son-in-law.
(b) He was a good friend.
(c) Father.
(d) Son.

3. What "psychological aspect" of revolution does Kapuscinski stress?
(a) Kapuscinski uses the analogy of a volcano to talk about the anger of the people.
(b) Revolution occurs via the principle of reverse psychology.
(c) The people must become extremely fearful of the police state in order to revolt.
(d) For revolution to occur, the people must lose their fear.

4. Which historical figure is second only to the Prophet Mohammed in the eyes of Shiite Muslims?
(a) Al-Dinawari.
(b) Al-Tirmidhi.
(c) Ali.
(d) Agha Khan.

5. To start the revolution, people in Qom commit what crime?
(a) They steal bread to feed their starving families.
(b) They deface images of the Shah.
(c) They congregate in large groups.
(d) They read out loud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Doctor Mossadegh after he is deposed?

2. Where do members of the Shah's retinue travel to on a regular basis to have lunch?

3. In Photograph 7, why is the old man taken away from the bus stop?

4. Who aids Shah Pahlavi in his buildup of the military after he retakes his throne from Mossadegh?

5. Which religion is the state religion of Iran?

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