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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. What is the Savak concept of guilt and innocence?
(a) The Savak care little for guilt or innocence, and they arrest people arbitrarily.
(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 use the Western ideal of "innocent until proven guilty."

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

3. According to Kapuscinski, most Shahs in Iran's history have suffered what fate?
(a) Madness.
(b) Leprosy.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Murder.

4. Which historical figure is second only to the Prophet Mohammed in the eyes of Shiite Muslims?
(a) Al-Tirmidhi.
(b) Ali.
(c) Agha Khan.
(d) Al-Dinawari.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how far away is Qom from Tehran?

2. How did Shah Pahlavi fund his Great Civilization?

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

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

5. What is the capital of Iran?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the historical events that gave rise to the Shiite faith.

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

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

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

6. What event causes Khomeini to call for the Shah to step down as leader? What do Khomeini and others like him think of Shah Pahlavi?

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

8. What effect does existing Iranian infrastructure have on Great Civilization initiatives?

9. Describe the story of Agha Mohammed Khan. Why does Kapuscinski mention this event?

10. What part does the mosque play in events leading up to the Iranian revolution?

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