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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 37 - 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author say ran wild in Addis Ababa?
(a) Cats.
(b) Horses.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Goats.

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

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

4. Where were some of those who used to live at the Palace hiding in disguise?
(a) In cloisters.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) In the desert.
(d) In their homes.

5. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?
(a) Forest.
(b) Henhouse.
(c) Pond.
(d) Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

2. Who was the head of Palace Spies?

3. In 1963, where did the reception take place for African leaders?

4. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?

5. In 1963, what meal did the foreign news correspondents share with the Emperor?

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