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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 37 - 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of the dog that slept on the Emperor's bed?
(a) Mopsy.
(b) Muffin.
(c) Lulu.
(d) Fluffy.

3. What would the guards do when the Emperor left the capital?
(a) Worked on military drills.
(b) Chained the gates and slept under the trees.
(c) Spruced up their uniforms.
(d) Chained the gates and inspected weapons.

4. In 1930, which ethnic group provided most of the workers for the construction work in Addis Ababa?
(a) Surma.
(b) Danta.
(c) Hadiya.
(d) Guraghi.

5. What did Prince Imru do to earn disfavor with the Emperor?
(a) Took part in a conspiracy meeting.
(b) Plotted against the Emperor.
(c) Refused to marry the Emperor's daughter.
(d) Gave land to peasants.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?

2. What was the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?

3. What dollar amount required approval from the Emperor before making an expenditure?

4. What was the job of "A.M.-M"?

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

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