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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has international tourism changed since the coming of Khomeini?
(a) International tourism increased significantly.
(b) International tourism slowed to a trickle.
(c) International tourism increased somewhat.
(d) International tourism stopped entirely.

2. Which country backed Shah Pahlavi when he wrested control away from Doctor Mossadegh?
(a) Britain.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Japan.

3. 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 improve education of the citizens.
(d) In a bid to retain autonomy and power.

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

5. What conflicting characteristics does Kapuscinski perceive in Khomeini when he sees him on television?
(a) Lively eyes, but a curious lack of arm movement.
(b) Lively eyes, but a lack of expression.
(c) Dead eyes, but a smiling expression.
(d) Dead eyes, but grand, sweeping arm gestures.

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

7. Shiites know members of Ali's family line by what name?
(a) Imams.
(b) Tanzirs.
(c) Caliphs.
(d) Emirs.

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

9. 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) Many have died from a plague.
(c) Students have fled the country's oppression.
(d) International immigration has ceased.

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

11. About how far away is Qom from Tehran?
(a) 4000 miles.
(b) 100 miles.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 1000 miles.

12. Kapuscinski notes that Khomeini is successful because of his persistent emphasis of what single message?
(a) America is evil.
(b) The U.S. embassy should be shut down.
(c) Wealth should be redistributed.
(d) The Shah must go.

13. How does world media respond to Shah Pahlavi's attempts to modernize Iran?
(a) Pahlavi is loved by American media, but hated by British media.
(b) Pahlavi is treated as a media darling.
(c) Pahlavi is reviled by Western media.
(d) Pahlavi's plans are largely secret, and do not get a significant amount of media attention.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Photograph #1, the oldest photo Kapuscinski has, dates from around what year?

2. Agha Mohammed Khan, during a massacre, ordered what fate for the children of the town?

3. Which religion is the state religion of Iran?

4. How did Shah Pahlavi fund his Great Civilization?

5. What major event happened to Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1949?

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