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

2. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?
(a) Addis Ketema district.
(b) Piassa district.
(c) Mercato district.
(d) Abune Petros Square.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?

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

3. What would the guards do when the Emperor left the capital?

4. How many different pillows did "G.S.-D" have available to use to place under the Emperor's feet?

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

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