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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Kapuscinski trace modern terrorism to?
(a) Iranian Shiism.
(b) Britain's decision to depose Shah Reza Khan.
(c) Saudi Arabian Sunni Muslims.
(d) American capitalist meddling.

3. Which does NOT apply to the Iranian stereotype of masculinity?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Authoritative demeanor.
(c) Brashness.
(d) Intelligent cunning.

4. At the beginning of the book, where is the author located?
(a) A television station.
(b) A bazaar.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A prison.

5. How did Iran's infrastructure change under Reza Khan's rule?
(a) Infrastructure was funded, but corruption prevented any actual improvements.
(b) Infrastructure improved significantly.
(c) Infrastructure continued to be neglected.
(d) Infrastructure was intentional destroyed in a bid for power.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kapuscinski, most Shahs in Iran's history have suffered what fate?

2. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?

3. What conflicting characteristics does Kapuscinski perceive in Khomeini when he sees him on television?

4. Which class of people are not the targets of the Savak?

5. What is Khomeini's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Doctor Mossadegh, and what important change did he make to Iranian industry?

2. What is the beginning image of Shah of Shahs? What is happening? Where is the author and what is he doing?

3. Describe the historical events that gave rise to the Shiite faith.

4. What part does the mosque play in events leading up to the Iranian revolution?

5. What crisis of manpower was experienced during the Great Civilization?

6. Describe briefly the tactics and strategy of the Savak.

7. Describe the important event of December 23, 1973, as it relates to Iranian history.

8. Who is the "Twelfth Imam," and why is this figure important in Shiism?

9. Describe the photograph involving the scene at the bus stop (Photograph 7).

10. Around Kapuscinski's hotel, what is the state of the streets and of overall security and safety of citizens?

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