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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 48 to 60.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the Savak concept of guilt and innocence?
(a) The Savak use the Western ideal of "innocent until proven guilty."
(b) The Savak arrest only innocent victims to create more fear.
(c) The Savak are careful to arrest only those guilty of speaking against the Shah.
(d) The Savak care little for guilt or innocence, and they arrest people arbitrarily.

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

4. What kind of culture did Reza Khan urge his citizens to adopt?
(a) Indian Hindu culture.
(b) Traditional Sunni ways.
(c) Traditional Shiite ways.
(d) European modern culture.

5. What beverage is Kapuscinski sipping at the beginning of the book?
(a) Milk.
(b) Tea.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Soda pop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Doctor Mossadegh after he is deposed?

2. What major event happened to Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1949?

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

4. How did Iran's infrastructure change under Reza Khan's rule?

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

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