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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. How can Doctor Mossadegh's political philosophy best be described?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Anarcho-Capitalist.
(d) Fascist.

2. During Doctor Mossadegh's reign, where did Shah Pahlavi flee?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) London.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Rome.

3. How does Shah Pahlavi pander to religious elements in Iran prior to retaking the throne from Mossadegh?
(a) He sacrifices a goat.
(b) He makes a pilgrimage to Mecca.
(c) He visits the tomb of Ali.
(d) He reads the entire Quran cover to cover.

4. What is the most permanent form of revolution?
(a) Revolution by deed.
(b) Revolution by committee.
(c) Revolution by assault.
(d) Revolution by siege.

5. What is the point of Photograph 12's political cartoon, in which confused people are holding parts of cars?
(a) Cars, as fueled by oil, are the source of the nation's problems.
(b) Iranians are left with empty promises by the Shah.
(c) Iran is a fragmented place.
(d) The Shah has made it difficult to travel by car.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many agents of Savak were there?

3. What are name for Shiite religious leaders?

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

5. According to Kapuscinski, most Shahs in Iran's history have suffered what fate?

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