1. What would the guards do when the Emperor left the capital?
(a) Chained the gates and slept under the trees.
(b) Spruced up their uniforms.
(c) Chained the gates and inspected weapons.
(d) Worked on military drills.

2. What was "Z.T.'s" position in the palace?
(a) Footman.
(b) Doorman.
(c) Cook.
(d) Protocol official.

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

4. How many times did the Emperor visit a Palace in the Ogaden Desert?
(a) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) Three times.
(d) Five times.

5. What were the criteria that the Emperor used when making appointments for various jobs?
(a) Family connections.
(b) Talent.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What other group of people are as silent as the Ethiopians?

3. From what ethnic group was Teferra Gebrewold?

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

5. Which ministers would be favored by the Emperor?

(see the answer key)

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