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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: It's Coming, It's Coming, Pages 75 - 88.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Safo.
(d) Giyorgis.

3. What was the job of "A.M.-M"?
(a) Keeper of the third door.
(b) Cook.
(c) Butler.
(d) Garbage hauler.

4. Who did the Emperor refuse to pay for labor performed to build the Imperial Palace?
(a) Local bricklayers.
(b) Foreign architects.
(c) Local masons.
(d) Foreign engineers.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?

4. How many times did the Emperor visit a Palace in the Ogaden Desert?

5. What was hauled off in trucks after the coup?

(see the answer key)

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