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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 32 to 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Reza Khan root for in World War II?
(a) Hitler and Germany.
(b) Mussolini and the Italians.
(c) Churchill and Great Britain.
(d) Roosevelt and the Americans.

2. In what year did Doctor Mossadegh die?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1953.
(d) 1989.

3. During Doctor Mossadegh's reign, where did Shah Pahlavi flee?
(a) Rome.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) London.

4. In Photograph 7, why is the old man taken away from the bus stop?
(a) He mentioned the word "oppressive."
(b) He was distributing anti-Shah pamphlets.
(c) He allowed his daughter to walk the street without a veil.
(d) He was yelling at a man who happened to be a member of the Savak.

5. According to Kapuscinski, why do countries like Iran come to reject internationalism?
(a) In a bid to improve education of the citizens.
(b) In a bid to reserve dignity in a shameful time.
(c) In a bid to retain autonomy and power.
(d) In a bid to save on transportation and other costs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Photograph 1, one of the men in the photograph murdered which well-known figure?

2. Who aids Shah Pahlavi in his buildup of the military after he retakes his throne from Mossadegh?

3. Which is NOT one of the items Kapuscinski has on his desk at the opening of the book?

4. What was the profession of the grandfather of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi?

5. Which country provided support and encouragement to Reza Khan for his overthrow of the Persian government?

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