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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Collapse, Pages 107 - 120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?
(a) Tafari Makonnen.
(b) Walde Giyorgis.
(c) Balcha Safo.
(d) Ras Tafari.

2. Who denounced the rebels headed by Germame and had leaflets dropped by plane?
(a) Patriarch Callista.
(b) Patriarch Nevena.
(c) Patriarch Martinas.
(d) Patriarch Basilios.

3. What was Akilu's position in the government?
(a) Minister.
(b) Footman.
(c) Premier.
(d) Doorman.

4. What did the Emperor do between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.?
(a) Listen to reports.
(b) Have a light snack.
(c) Hand out assignments.
(d) Go for another walk.

5. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?
(a) Aristocrats.
(b) Bureaucrats.
(c) Landowners.
(d) Personal people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a quote on page 94, who could fall?

2. What low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?

3. What television journalist came to Ethiopia in 1973?

4. How many years was Prince Imru exiled from the country when he fail out of the Emperor's favor?

5. What was "F.U.-H.'s" job?

(see the answer key)

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