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

2. Which government newspaper prints an unflattering article about Khomeini?
(a) Iran Daily.
(b) Hamshahri.
(c) Etelat.
(d) Teheran Times.

3. In what year did Doctor Mossadegh die?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1953.

4. Who do Shiites believe will restore the kingdom of God on Earth?
(a) Ali.
(b) The Twelfth Imam.
(c) The Caliph of Qom.
(d) The One True Cleric.

5. What is the definition of "revolution by siege"?
(a) Revolution by siege involves starving oneself in protest.
(b) Revolution by siege starts small and only builds gradually.
(c) Revolution by siege seeks immediate violent remedy.
(d) Revolution by siege involves the destruction of buildings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What date does Kapuscinski provide for the start date of the Iranian revolution?

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

3. How does authority cause revolution, according to Kapuscinski?

4. Who do the Sunnis elect to succeed the Prophet Mohammed?

5. Which is NOT one of the traditional history book causes of revolution, according to Kapuscinski?

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