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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a money bag might the Emperor be able to empty before riots would break out?
(a) The entire bag.
(b) Less than one quarter.
(c) Barely one third.
(d) Often not even half.

2. How many years ago was the procedure for justice established that the Emperor used?
(a) 100 years ago.
(b) 200 years ago.
(c) 3,000 years ago.
(d) 2,000 years ago.

3. What was Yelma Deresa's position in the government?
(a) Minister of Information.
(b) Minister of the Pen.
(c) Minister of Finance.
(d) Minster of Security.

4. How many main factions were there in the palace?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. What made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?
(a) How much wealth he had.
(b) How much authority his position wielded.
(c) How much access the individual had to the Emperor's ear.
(d) How much education he had.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "B.K.-S.'s job?

2. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?

3. What book described the Emperor's coronation in 1930?

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

5. According to "M," which plebian wielded a great deal of power in the last days of the Emperor's reign?

Short Essay Questions

1. On page 47, why was "G.H.-M." called cuckoo behind his back?

2. Where did the Imperial court used to be located before Addis Abab became the capital of the Empire?

3. Why did a pillow have to be placed beneath the Emperor's feet when he was sitting on his throne?

4. What was the background of the "personal people" in the palace, and what type of jobs did they hold?

5. How could subjects hand petitions to the Emperor?

6. Where did the Imperial court used to be located before Addis Abab became the capital of the Empire?

7. Describe the reception the Emperor had for African leaders in 1963.

8. Why would the ministers stay around the Palace all morning rather than being in their offices?

9. What was the fetasha?

10. What was Addis Ababa like in 1963?

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