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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 can Khomeini's living conditions be described?
(a) He lives in a dusty hovel.
(b) He lives in a grand, new palace.
(c) He occupies the former palace of the Shah.
(d) He lives in a modest apartment building.

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

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

4. What aspect of modernization gives rise to the "petro-bourgeoisie"?
(a) Nuclear energy.
(b) Religious devotion.
(c) Military spending.
(d) Corruption.

5. Where do members of the Shah's retinue travel to on a regular basis to have lunch?
(a) Tabriz.
(b) Munich.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Qom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the point of Photograph 12's political cartoon, in which confused people are holding parts of cars?

2. How does Shah Pahlavi demonstrate his love for the military and weapons?

3. What is Shah Pahlavi's "first love" according to Kapuscinski?

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

5. What emotion does the Savak use to control the population?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Shah respond once he is restored to power after Mossadegh is exiled?

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

3. Describe how Reza Khan was forced from his position as Shah of Iran.

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

5. Describe Reza Khan's activities and background prior to becoming Shah. Include the Persian Cossack Brigade in your response.

6. Describe the physical/personality differences between Reza Khan and Mohammed Reza Pahlavi as Kapuscinski sees them.

7. What effect does the immigration of foreigners during the Great Civilization have on the common Iranian people?

8. Characterize Reza Khan as a ruler. What were his goals as a ruler? How did he accomplish these goals?

9. Describe why Kapuscinski feels that Shiism and Iranian culture were well-matched.

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

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