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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. How long did "G.S.-D" perform the job of placing a pillow under the Emperor's feet?
(a) Twenty-six years.
(b) Thirty-one years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

2. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?
(a) Monsignor David.
(b) Bishop Philip.
(c) Bishop Andrew.
(d) Monsignor Jerome.

3. Where was the Minister of the Pen sent after his demotion?
(a) A backnorthern province.
(b) A backeastern province.
(c) A backwestern province.
(d) A backward southern province.

4. What singer was brought to serenade the leaders of the independent African nations in 1963?
(a) Laurika Rauch.
(b) Miriam Makeba.
(c) Mimi Coertse.
(d) Illana May.

5. In 1930, which ethnic group provided most of the workers for the construction work in Addis Ababa?
(a) Guraghi.
(b) Surma.
(c) Danta.
(d) Hadiya.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1963, for what would cars driving on Churchill Road have to stop?

2. On page 47, what did "G.H.-M." say his nickname was at the Palace?

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

4. How much did it cost to bring a singer to sing for African leaders in 1963?

5. What dollar amount required approval from the Emperor before making an expenditure?

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