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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. During World War II, Reza Khan forbid Allies' use of what, which resulted in his forcible removal as Shah?
(a) Iran's submarine fleet.
(b) The Trans-Iranian Railway.
(c) The Caspian Sea.
(d) Locally-produced oil.

2. How does Shah Pahlavi pander to religious elements in Iran prior to retaking the throne from Mossadegh?
(a) He reads the entire Quran cover to cover.
(b) He sacrifices a goat.
(c) He makes a pilgrimage to Mecca.
(d) He visits the tomb of Ali.

3. What does the name Mahdi mean?
(a) The one led by God.
(b) The bearer of the good news.
(c) He who does not tire or thirst.
(d) The persecuted minority.

4. What for Kapuscinski symbolizes the promise of easy wealth and power for Middle Easterners, particularly the poor?
(a) Fine clothes.
(b) Firearms.
(c) Water.
(d) Oil.

5. What was the profession of the grandfather of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Persian carpet merchant.
(d) Moneylender.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year did Reza Khan stage an overthrow of the government?

2. How does world media respond to Shah Pahlavi's attempts to modernize Iran?

3. Doctor Mossadegh importantly nationalized which industry in Iran?

4. Why are the city streets of Tehran unsafe at night post-revolution?

5. Why is there a dearth of manpower for the modernization initiatives of Shah Pahlavi?

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