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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. Who do the Sunnis elect to succeed the Prophet Mohammed?
(a) The caliphs.
(b) The emirs.
(c) Ali.
(d) A committee of commoners.

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

3. Why are many billions of dollars wasted during Pahlavi's modernization?
(a) A war in nearby Iraq disrupts the flow of wealth.
(b) Iran lacks the infrastructure to handle the great influx of goods.
(c) Western powers boycott the country entirely.
(d) Currency transfer rates are unfavorable to Iran.

4. What is the home town of Khomeini?
(a) Qom.
(b) London.
(c) Tehran.
(d) Mecca.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Cards, Faces, Fields of Flowers," what is Khomeini asking of the Iranian people in a televised speech?

2. Members of the Shah's retinue sometimes elect to have lunch flown in by which company?

3. Who supplies Shah Pahlavi's army with a great deal of weapons during the Great Civilization?

4. Which country backed Shah Pahlavi when he wrested control away from Doctor Mossadegh?

5. What do the petro-bourgeoisie do to inflame the anger of poor Iranians?

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