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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 26-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many different pillows did "G.S.-D" have available to use to place under the Emperor's feet?
(a) Fifty-two.
(b) Thirty-six.
(c) Twenty-seven.
(d) Seventeen.

2. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?
(a) Bugles.
(b) Horns.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) Violins.

3. In what hotel did Kapuscinski meet Teferra soon after the Emperor was deposed?
(a) Hotel Asela.
(b) Hotel Gambela.
(c) Hotel Harar.
(d) Hotel Ras.

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

5. What were flown in for the reception held in 1963 for the leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Wine and caviar.
(b) Exotic flowers.
(c) Escargot.
(d) Champagne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What automobile did the Emperor prize for its dignified lines?

2. What made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?

3. In 1963, where did the reception take place for African leaders?

4. How much did it cost to bring a singer to sing for African leaders in 1963?

5. On page 5, "F" discusses a duty that he had to perform for ten years. What was this duty?

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