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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. Which class of people are not the targets of the Savak?
(a) People at every level of society are targets of Savak.
(b) Artists.
(c) The poor.
(d) Academics.

2. What brand of airplane is depicted in Photograph 11?
(a) Air Alaska.
(b) Air Egypt.
(c) Delta.
(d) Lufthansa.

3. Shiites know members of Ali's family line by what name?
(a) Caliphs.
(b) Imams.
(c) Tanzirs.
(d) Emirs.

4. How does Shah Pahlavi demonstrate his love for the military and weapons?
(a) He holds a yearly marksmanship contest.
(b) He insists on traveling everywhere in a tank.
(c) He invades Pakistan just to prove the strength of his arms.
(d) He subscribes to many American gun magazines.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Khomeini's living conditions be described?

2. Photograph #1, the oldest photo Kapuscinski has, dates from around what year?

3. How does Shah Pahlavi pander to religious elements in Iran prior to retaking the throne from Mossadegh?

4. Members of the Shah's retinue sometimes elect to have lunch flown in by which company?

5. Reza Khan was exiled to which city?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is language related to the Iranian revolution and the message that Khomeini preaches?

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

3. How does the Shah respond once he is restored to power after Mossadegh is exiled?

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

5. For Kapuscinski, what does oil represent in Middle Eastern nations? Why does he call the allure of oil deceptive?

6. What is the story, as told through Kapuscinski examining a photograph, of the grandfather of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi?

7. 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?

8. What is Qom, and how is it associated with Ayatollah Khomeini?

9. Around Kapuscinski's hotel, what is the state of the streets and of overall security and safety of citizens?

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

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