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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. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?
(a) A leg of veal.
(b) A pig head.
(c) Ribs of beef.
(d) A deer haunch.

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

3. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?
(a) To masure sure that mice did not nest in the pillows.
(b) To make sure they wre always clean.
(c) To make sure fleas did not breed in the pillows.
(d) To make sure there were not rips or tears.

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

5. Who wrote, "At the bottom there is a drudge who has to take it from everyone"?
(a) Haile Selassie.
(b) Adolf Hitler.
(c) Adolf Remane.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 5, "F" discusses a duty that he had to perform for ten years. What was this duty?

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

3. What did Prince Imru do to earn disfavor with the Emperor?

4. In what hotel did Kapuscinski meet Teferra soon after the Emperor was deposed?

5. What amounts might ministers come to the Emperor asking for approval?

(see the answer key)

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