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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. In "Cards, Faces, Fields of Flowers," what is Khomeini asking of the Iranian people in a televised speech?
(a) To reject foreign influence.
(b) To embrace foreign influence.
(c) To reject the currency of the Shah.
(d) To murder Shiite muslims.

2. Which country backed Shah Pahlavi when he wrested control away from Doctor Mossadegh?
(a) Britain.
(b) Japan.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

3. What is Khomeini's title?
(a) Tsar.
(b) Emir.
(c) Ayatollah.
(d) Shah.

4. In which year was Reza Khan declared Shah by the parliament?
(a) 1925.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1872.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What language is spoken by the majority of Iranians?

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

4. How can Khomeini's living conditions be described?

5. How did Iran's infrastructure change under Reza Khan's rule?

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