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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. Who wrote a book that had a passage describing the Emperor's coronation in 1930?
(a) Day Lewis.
(b) Storm Jameson.
(c) Evelyn Waugh.
(d) Erif Der.

2. What book described the Emperor's coronation in 1930?
(a) Layers of Time.
(b) They Were Still Dancing.
(c) Fire on the Mountain.
(d) Held at a Distance.

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

4. In 1963, what did some people steal at a reception for leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Food.
(d) Silverware.

5. In what hotel did Kapuscinski meet Teferra soon after the Emperor was deposed?
(a) Hotel Ras.
(b) Hotel Asela.
(c) Hotel Harar.
(d) Hotel Gambela.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men rode together on their jeeps patrolling?

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

4. In 1930, which ethnic group provided most of the workers for the construction work in Addis Ababa?

5. According to "M," which plebian wielded a great deal of power in the last days of the Emperor's reign?

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