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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 17-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were some of those who used to live at the Palace hiding in disguise?
(a) In their homes.
(b) In the desert.
(c) In the mountains.
(d) In cloisters.

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

3. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?
(a) Forest.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Pond.
(d) Henhouse.

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

5. What other group of people are as silent as the Ethiopians?
(a) Dutch.
(b) Chinese.
(c) British.
(d) Swedes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of groves surrounded Addis Ababa in 1963?

2. From what type of wood was the Emperor's bed made?

3. How old was the Emperor when he became heir to the throne?

4. In 1963, what meal did the foreign news correspondents share with the Emperor?

5. Who was the contractor who was overseeing the workers performing construction work in Addis Ababa in 1930?

(see the answer key)

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