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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Collapse, Pages 120 - 138.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were peasants doing to policemen?
(a) Running them out of town.
(b) Hanging them.
(c) Ambushing them.
(d) Bashing in their skills.

2. In 1963, for what would cars driving on Churchill Road have to stop?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Camels.
(c) Cows.
(d) Goats.

3. How many main factions were there in the palace?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

4. In a quote on page 107, what was the name of the Emperor whose head would disappear?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Justinian.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Augustus.

5. Who did the Emperor raise to the post of premier after all the strikes and rebellions?
(a) Endelkachew.
(b) Akililu.
(c) Deresa.
(d) Abebe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Emperor's father's name?

2. In the 1930s, who invaded Ethiopia?

3. What position would the Emperor assume when hearing the cases and pronouncing verdicts?

4. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?

5. How many different pillows did "G.S.-D" have available to use to place under the Emperor's feet?

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