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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. What brand of airplane is depicted in Photograph 11?
(a) Air Alaska.
(b) Delta.
(c) Air Egypt.
(d) Lufthansa.

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

3. Which does NOT apply to the Iranian stereotype of masculinity?
(a) Intelligent cunning.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Authoritative demeanor.
(d) Brashness.

4. What aspect of modernization gives rise to the "petro-bourgeoisie"?
(a) Religious devotion.
(b) Military spending.
(c) Nuclear energy.
(d) Corruption.

5. Members of the Shah's retinue sometimes elect to have lunch flown in by which company?
(a) British Airways.
(b) Air France.
(c) American Airlines.
(d) Delta.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shah Pahlavi pander to religious elements in Iran prior to retaking the throne from Mossadegh?

2. Which historical figure is second only to the Prophet Mohammed in the eyes of Shiite Muslims?

3. Why does Kapuscinski believe revolutions often preach a return to tradition?

4. What is the most permanent form of revolution?

5. What was Khomeini's stance regarding internationalism and foreign influence?

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