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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. What dollar amount required approval from the Emperor before making an expenditure?
(a) More than $20.
(b) More than $15
(c) More than $5.
(d) More than $10.

2. Who was the head of Palace Spies?
(a) Peter Nineer.
(b) David Minar.
(c) Solomon Kedir.
(d) Andrew Brinar.

3. Who did the Emperor refuse to pay for labor performed to build the Imperial Palace?
(a) Local masons.
(b) Foreign engineers.
(c) Local bricklayers.
(d) Foreign architects.

4. In 1963, where did the reception take place for African leaders?
(a) A large hotel.
(b) The Old Palace.
(c) The Emperor's home.
(d) The New Palace.

5. Who wrote, "At the bottom there is a drudge who has to take it from everyone"?
(a) Adolf Remane.
(b) Haile Selassie.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) Adolf Hitler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the dog that slept on the Emperor's bed?

2. What type of songs did a singer sing after a feast held for African leaders in 1963?

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

4. What was Aba Hanna Jema's position?

5. On page 11, what did the Emperor receive as a gift from the president of Uganda?

(see the answer key)

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