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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Collapse, Pages 120 - 138.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said, "One often observes a fear of falling in people"?
(a) Rochette and Lysacek.
(b) Kulik and Urmanov.
(c) Osinski and Starosta.
(d) Plushenko and Yagadin.

2. What was the punishment even for minor offenses before Haile Selassie became emperor?
(a) Cut off ears.
(b) Cut off hands and legs.
(c) Cut off fingers and toes.
(d) Disembowelment.

3. What was Makonen's position in the government?
(a) Minister of Industry and Commerce.
(b) Minister of Security.
(c) Minister of Development.
(d) Minister of Information.

4. What was done with the bodies of insurgents?
(a) Buried at night in hidden, unknown places.
(b) They were hung from trees until the birds disposed of them.
(c) Their families were allowed to bury them.
(d) Burned publicly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what province did the peasants rebel?

2. How long did "G.S.-D" perform the job of placing a pillow under the Emperor's feet?

3. In a quote on page 107, what was the name of the Emperor whose head would disappear?

4. What was the job of "A.M.-M"?

5. What was the title of the Emperor's autobiography?

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