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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Collapse, Pages 107 - 120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was wrong with the flagship Ethiopia?
(a) The ship had been sabotaged.
(b) There was a small fire on board.
(c) One engine would not start.
(d) None of the engines would start.

2. What was the last day of the coup headed by Germame?
(a) December 16.
(b) December 12.
(c) December 29.
(d) December 31.

3. What trivial event organized by the American Peace Corps set off a revolution?
(a) A fashion show.
(b) A concert.
(c) A picnic.
(d) A book sale.

4. Where did the Emperor travel in late 1960?
(a) Peru.
(b) Bolivia.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Columbia.

5. Who was the one person that the Emperor had difficulty believing had betrayed him during the coup?
(a) Dereji.
(b) Dibou.
(c) Workneh.
(d) Kassa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor 4 times a week. How many times did his boss have access to the Emperor?

3. What was the job of "A.M.-M"?

4. What was "F.U.-H.'s" job?

5. In a quote on page 107, what was the name of the Emperor whose head would disappear?

(see the answer key)

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