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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which animal causes an anti-police riot in an Iranian town?

2. Which organization is responsible for censorship decisions under the Shah?

3. Where must Mahmud Azari report to shortly upon his return to Iran?

4. Why did people riot in Qom?

5. Where does the Shah order a massacre of the people in order to please his army?

Short Essay Questions

1. What anecdote does Kapuscinski share about the Persian carpet salesman, and what is this salesman's message?

2. What immediate actions does Shah Pahlavi take in response to increasing unrest just prior to full-scale revolution?

3. Why does Kapuscinski feels that Shah blundered in his response to unrest prior to the revolution?

4. How does the local newspaper respond to the events surrounding Azari's beating?

5. What does Kapuscinski cite as the true cause of the Iranian revolution?

6. Explain the pre-revolution events involving a) a wild horse, b) a university, and c) a riot in Qom.

7. Why does Kapuscinski call revolution a drama?

8. Who is Razak? Describe his circumstances.

9. What common structure unites pro-revolution films on television, according to Kapuscinski?

10. What does Azari learn about old acquaintances upon his 1977 return to Iran?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In your own words, describe why the Great Civilization was not a success. Include a discussion of economics, infrastructure, manpower, and attitudes at various strata of society.

Essay Topic 2

Shah Reza Khan was a central figure in Iranian history.

1) Explain Reza's biographical background, up until he was forced from the throne.

2) What kind of man was Reza? How did he govern? What personality did he have? How did he treat his subjects?

3) Why was Reza forced to abdicate his throne? Explain the circumstances.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the extended metaphor Kapuscinski uses to describe the Shah and the Great Civilization. How does Kapuscinski get across the point of the Shah's failure and ignorance?

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