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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the Iranian Writers' Association dissolved?
(a) Lack of interest.
(b) It was deemed a dangerous exchange of ideas.
(c) It did not apply for a business license in order to protest the Shah's regime.
(d) It was never dissolved.

2. 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.

3. By the late 1970s, what is the population of Teheran?
(a) Fifteen million.
(b) Thirty thousand.
(c) Five million.
(d) One million.

4. According to Kapuscinski, the Shah has what view of human nature?
(a) Man is a savage creature.
(b) Man is an abject creature.
(c) Man is a prideful creature.
(d) Man is a noble creature.

5. What is the word for the religious, social, and market-oriented gathering place for Iranians?
(a) Caliph.
(b) Mahdi.
(c) Teheran.
(d) Bazaar.

6. Where were American hostages held as a result of the Iranian revolution?
(a) The Teheran National Bank.
(b) The U.S. Embassy.
(c) Khomeini's residence in Qom.
(d) The United Nations building in Teheran.

7. What is the occupation of Mr. Ferdousi?
(a) Carpet salesman.
(b) Destroyer of monuments.
(c) Politician.
(d) Academic.

8. The Savak conduct a raid on which location, resulting in the arrest of many students?
(a) A private home holding secret meetings.
(b) A mosque.
(c) A university.
(d) A bazaar.

9. Where does the Shah hold a parade in support of himself amid the violence of the revolution?
(a) Teheran.
(b) Tabriz.
(c) Qom.
(d) Isfahan.

10. What is the most permanent form of revolution?
(a) Revolution by committee.
(b) Revolution by deed.
(c) Revolution by siege.
(d) Revolution by assault.

11. In the extended metaphor of the play, who is the audience?
(a) The petro-bourgeoisie.
(b) The mullahs.
(c) The Iranians.
(d) The West.

12. In which year does Mahmud Azari return to Iran after an absence?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1977.
(d) 1944.

13. What kind of government do progressives wish to establish in Iran?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Meritocracy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Theocracy.

14. How does Kapuscinski tell whether the day will be violent or peaceful during his time in Engelob?
(a) A street vendor hides his wares if there will be violence.
(b) Religious chanting is heard throughout the day if there will be violence.
(c) A great many birds are released if there will be violence.
(d) The people wear white if there will be violence.

15. Why did Mahmud Azari originally leave the country of Iran?
(a) He was persecuted by the Savak.
(b) His daughter died, and he needed a change of environment.
(c) He left for a university education.
(d) He got a job transfer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where must Azari get stitches after his beating?

2. A newspaper article provides what reason for its assertion that Khomeini cannot be trusted?

3. Which is NOT a site of a massacre during the Iranian revolution?

4. In the extended metaphor of the play, who is the star?

5. What date does Kapuscinski provide for the start date of the Iranian revolution?

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