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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. Who was the head of Palace Spies?
(a) David Minar.
(b) Peter Nineer.
(c) Andrew Brinar.
(d) Solomon Kedir.

2. 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.

3. How many lived in Addis Ababa in 1963?
(a) About seven hundred thousand.
(b) A few hundred thousand.
(c) Six hundred thousand.
(d) Five hundred thousand.

4. What did Prince Imru do to earn disfavor with the Emperor?
(a) Refused to marry the Emperor's daughter.
(b) Took part in a conspiracy meeting.
(c) Gave land to peasants.
(d) Plotted against the Emperor.

5. On page 5, "F" discusses a duty that he had to perform for ten years. What was this duty?
(a) Scoop manure out of the horse stalls.
(b) Sort through garbage.
(c) Wipe urine from the shoes of dignitaries.
(d) Clean out the outhouses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author say ran wild in Addis Ababa?

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

3. Who wrote, "At the bottom there is a drudge who has to take it from everyone"?

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

5. What was "Z.T.'s" position in the palace?

(see the answer key)

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