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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What amounts might ministers come to the Emperor asking for approval?
(a) $2.
(b) $3.
(c) $4.
(d) $1.

2. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?
(a) He embezzled funds.
(b) He tried to start a revolt against the Emperor.
(c) He took bribes.
(d) He was not loyal to the Emperor.

3. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?
(a) Mercato district.
(b) Abune Petros Square.
(c) Addis Ketema district.
(d) Piassa district.

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

5. Where would ministers spend their mornings?
(a) Visiting with the people.
(b) In the Palace.
(c) At their offices.
(d) Inspecting public buildings.

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

7. Where would the Emperor eat his dinner?
(a) Jubilee Palace.
(b) Imperial Palace.
(c) Old Palace.
(d) Anniversary Place.

8. What type of groves surrounded Addis Ababa in 1963?
(a) Eucalyptus.
(b) Lemon.
(c) Orange.
(d) Olive.

9. On page 37, what was "I.B.'s" job?
(a) Doorman.
(b) Protocol official.
(c) Purse bearer.
(d) Footman.

10. On page 5, "F" discusses a duty that he had to perform for ten years. What was this duty?
(a) Scoop manure out of the horse stalls.
(b) Sort through garbage.
(c) Clean out the outhouses.
(d) Wipe urine from the shoes of dignitaries.

11. When would the Emperor arrive at the Old Palace?
(a) 7:00 a.m.
(b) 8:00 a.m.
(c) 10:00 a.m
(d) 9:00 a.m.

12. How many times did the Emperor visit a Palace in the Ogaden Desert?
(a) Twice.
(b) Once.
(c) Three times.
(d) Five times.

13. What singer was brought to serenade the leaders of the independent African nations in 1963?
(a) Miriam Makeba.
(b) Laurika Rauch.
(c) Mimi Coertse.
(d) Illana May.

14. On a typical day, what time did the Emperor get up in the morning?
(a) 6:00 or 7:00 a.m.
(b) 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.
(c) 9:00 a.m.
(d) 8:00 a.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the criteria that the Emperor used when making appointments for various jobs?

2. On page 47, what did "G.H.-M." say his nickname was at the Palace?

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

4. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?

5. How many main factions were there in the palace?

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