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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 32 to 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mohammed Reza Pahlavi's age when he becomes Shah?
(a) 52.
(b) 22.
(c) 34.
(d) 5.

2. At the opening of the book, what activity are the four staff members in the lobby participating in?
(a) Singing.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Murdering a young man.
(d) Playing cards.

3. What conflicting characteristics does Kapuscinski perceive in Khomeini when he sees him on television?
(a) Dead eyes, but grand, sweeping arm gestures.
(b) Lively eyes, but a lack of expression.
(c) Lively eyes, but a curious lack of arm movement.
(d) Dead eyes, but a smiling expression.

4. How did Iran's infrastructure change under Reza Khan's rule?
(a) Infrastructure was intentional destroyed in a bid for power.
(b) Infrastructure was funded, but corruption prevented any actual improvements.
(c) Infrastructure improved significantly.
(d) Infrastructure continued to be neglected.

5. Reza Khan was an officer in which military organization?
(a) Persian Cossack Brigade.
(b) Allied Forces of World War II.
(c) Savak Secret Police.
(d) Shah's Personal Bodyguards.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many agents of Savak were there?

2. Photograph #1, the oldest photo Kapuscinski has, dates from around what year?

3. What is the capital of Iran?

4. Which country provided support and encouragement to Reza Khan for his overthrow of the Persian government?

5. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?

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