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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 many main factions were there in the palace?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

2. What was the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?
(a) Walde Giyorgis.
(b) Ras Tafari.
(c) Balcha Safo.
(d) Tafari Makonnen.

3. When would the Emperor arrive at the Old Palace?
(a) 10:00 a.m
(b) 9:00 a.m.
(c) 8:00 a.m.
(d) 7:00 a.m.

4. What was the hour between 10 and 11 a.m. called?
(a) The Hour of the Treasury.
(b) The Hour of Assignments.
(c) The Hour of Appointments.
(d) The Hour of the Cashbox.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?

2. What type of songs did a singer sing after a feast held for African leaders in 1963?

3. Who wrote a book that had a passage describing the Emperor's coronation in 1930?

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

5. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?

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