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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. Where was Germame sent when the Emperor heard about his land giveaways?
(a) Jijiga.
(b) Welega.
(c) Bale.
(d) Gojam.

2. What was grown in the region where Germame held a government position?
(a) Pulses.
(b) Barley.
(c) Sorghum.
(d) Coffee.

3. What did Makonen spend all his time and money doing?
(a) Tending to his duties as minister.
(b) Buying land.
(c) Creating a network of informers.
(d) Helping the poor.

4. What was Makonen's position in the government?
(a) Minister of Development.
(b) Minister of Industry and Commerce.
(c) Minister of Information.
(d) Minister of Security.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did the Emperor give Germame?

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

3. Where was the Minister of the Pen sent after his demotion?

4. Who said, "One often observes a fear of falling in people"?

5. How many people served on a revolutionary council established by Germame?

(see the answer key)

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