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

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

3. What was Akilu's position in the government?
(a) Minister.
(b) Doorman.
(c) Premier.
(d) Footman.

4. According to "M," which plebian wielded a great deal of power in the last days of the Emperor's reign?
(a) Aklilu.
(b) Makonen.
(c) Giyorgis.
(d) Safo.

5. What was "F.U.-H.'s" job?
(a) Officer in the Ministry of Information.
(b) Officer in the Ministry of Security.
(c) Officer in the Ministry of Ceremonies.
(d) Officer in the Ministry of Education.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many different pillows did "G.S.-D" have available to use to place under the Emperor's feet?

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

3. Who wrote, "It is an amazing thing, the extraordinary feeling of security..."?

4. Where was Germame sent when the Emperor heard about his land giveaways?

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

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