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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 61 to 78.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the petro-bourgeoisie do to inflame the anger of poor Iranians?
(a) They build mansions next to shantytowns.
(b) They build many statues of the Shah.
(c) They enslave the poor's daughters to use for sex.
(d) They employ the poor, but then refuse to pay them for work done.

2. What kind of accountability is in place in regard to the Savak?
(a) They are elected every four years.
(b) They report only to the Shah.
(c) They must hold public trials.
(d) They are overseen by the parliament.

3. How many agents of Savak were there?
(a) 60,000.
(b) 12.
(c) 500.
(d) 100,000.

4. What is Kapuscinski's job?
(a) Painter.
(b) Translator.
(c) Diplomat.
(d) Journalist.

5. Where does Kapuscinski trace modern terrorism to?
(a) Iranian Shiism.
(b) American capitalist meddling.
(c) Saudi Arabian Sunni Muslims.
(d) Britain's decision to depose Shah Reza Khan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the mid 1950s, whose name does Shah Pahlavi forbid to be spoken?

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

3. Which does NOT apply to the Iranian stereotype of masculinity?

4. What emotion does the Savak use to control the population?

5. What important announcement does Shah Pahlavi make on December 23, 1973?

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