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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 relationship was Ali to the Prophet Mohammed?
(a) He was a good friend.
(b) Son-in-law.
(c) Father.
(d) Son.

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

3. How can Khomeini's living conditions be described?
(a) He lives in a dusty hovel.
(b) He occupies the former palace of the Shah.
(c) He lives in a modest apartment building.
(d) He lives in a grand, new palace.

4. At the beginning of the book, where is the author located?
(a) A bazaar.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A prison.
(d) A television station.

5. Why is there a dearth of manpower for the modernization initiatives of Shah Pahlavi?
(a) The Savak have arrested nearly half of the population.
(b) Students have fled the country's oppression.
(c) Many have died from a plague.
(d) International immigration has ceased.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are name for Shiite religious leaders?

2. In which year was Reza Khan declared Shah by the parliament?

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

4. Doctor Mossadegh importantly nationalized which industry in Iran?

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

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