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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 15 to 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how far away is Qom from Tehran?
(a) 4000 miles.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 1000 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

2. How has international tourism changed since the coming of Khomeini?
(a) International tourism stopped entirely.
(b) International tourism increased somewhat.
(c) International tourism slowed to a trickle.
(d) International tourism increased significantly.

3. What is the capital of Iran?
(a) Qom.
(b) Azari.
(c) Tehran.
(d) Esfandiari.

4. Photograph #1, the oldest photo Kapuscinski has, dates from around what year?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1812.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1896.

5. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?
(a) In a bid to save on transportation and other costs.
(b) In a bid to improve education of the citizens.
(c) In a bid to reserve dignity in a shameful time.
(d) In a bid to retain autonomy and power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is Kapuscinski in at the beginning of the book?

2. Which is NOT one of the items Kapuscinski has on his desk at the opening of the book?

3. Who does Reza Khan replace as a military commander in 1917?

4. Who did Reza Khan root for in World War II?

5. At the opening of the book, what activity are the four staff members in the lobby participating in?

(see the answer key)

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