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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. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?
(a) Trumpets.
(b) Horns.
(c) Bugles.
(d) Violins.

2. Where were prisoners kept before the capital was established at Addis Ababa?
(a) In a black tent.
(b) In a red tent.
(c) Chained together under a rough shelter.
(d) In huts.

3. What was the title of the Emperor's autobiography?
(a) How I Changed Ethiopia.
(b) My Life as Emperor.
(c) My Life and Ethiopia.
(d) Haile Selassie: My Life.

4. When was the International Hour held?
(a) Between 5 and 6 p.m.
(b) Between 8 and 9 p.m.
(c) Between 6 and 7 p.m.
(d) Between 7 and 8 p.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 37, what was "I.B.'s" job?

2. When was the Army-Police Hour held?

3. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?

4. In the 1930s, who invaded Ethiopia?

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

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