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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 26-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Henhouse.
(c) Pond.
(d) Forest.

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

3. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?
(a) Trumpets.
(b) Violins.
(c) Horns.
(d) Bugles.

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

5. What did the Emperor do between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.?
(a) Have a light snack.
(b) Listen to reports.
(c) Go for another walk.
(d) Hand out assignments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of groves surrounded Addis Ababa in 1963?

2. On a typical day, what time did the Emperor get up in the morning?

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

4. From what ethnic group was Teferra Gebrewold?

5. A low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor 4 times a week. How many times did his boss have access to the Emperor?

(see the answer key)

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