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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dead Flame, pages 131 to 152.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion does the Savak use to control the population?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) False Happiness.

2. What country is Kapuscinski in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Iran.
(b) Poland.
(c) Qatar.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

3. Which is NOT one of the items Kapuscinski has on his desk at the opening of the book?
(a) Cassette tapes.
(b) Notebooks.
(c) DVDs.
(d) Photos.

4. In the extended metaphor of the play, who are the extras?
(a) The Iranian poor.
(b) The Savak.
(c) The mullahs.
(d) Freeloaders attracted by wealth.

5. What are the two kinds of revolutions?
(a) Revolution by siege, and revolution by assault.
(b) Revolution by word, and revolution by deed.
(c) Revolution by military, and revolution by civilians.
(d) Revolution by violence, and revolution by peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many informants for Savak were there?

2. Who is NOT pictured in the famous picture of world leaders from the Tehran Conference?

3. Who do Shiites believe will restore the kingdom of God on Earth?

4. How does Shah Pahlavi pander to religious elements in Iran prior to retaking the throne from Mossadegh?

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

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