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

2. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?
(a) To make sure fleas did not breed in the pillows.
(b) To masure sure that mice did not nest in the pillows.
(c) To make sure they wre always clean.
(d) To make sure there were not rips or tears.

3. How many men rode together on their jeeps patrolling?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. What automobile did the Emperor prize for its dignified lines?
(a) Volvo.
(b) Mercedes-Benz.
(c) Rolls-Royce.
(d) Lincoln Continental.

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?
(a) Five times.
(b) Six times.
(c) Two times.
(d) Three times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did it cost to bring a singer to sing for African leaders in 1963?

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

3. What low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?

4. How many years was Prince Imru exiled from the country when he fail out of the Emperor's favor?

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

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