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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Daguerreotypes, pages 91 to 100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Shiite Muslims wish to succeed the Prophet Mohammed after he died?
(a) Agha Khan.
(b) Ali.
(c) Al-Dinawari.
(d) Al-Tirmidhi.

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

3. What is the "key sanctuary" for Iranians during the Shah's regime?
(a) The mosque.
(b) The private home.
(c) The bathhouse.
(d) The market.

4. Which is NOT one of the items Kapuscinski has on his desk at the opening of the book?
(a) Cassette tapes.
(b) Notebooks.
(c) Photos.
(d) DVDs.

5. In which year was Reza Khan declared Shah by the parliament?
(a) 1872.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1925.

Short Answer Questions

1. Reza Khan was exiled to which city?

2. About how far away is Qom from Tehran?

3. Why are many billions of dollars wasted during Pahlavi's modernization?

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

5. What country is Kapuscinski in at the beginning of the book?

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