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

2. On a typical day, what time did the Emperor get up in the morning?
(a) 9:00 a.m.
(b) 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.
(c) 8:00 a.m.
(d) 6:00 or 7:00 a.m.

3. In 1930, which ethnic group provided most of the workers for the construction work in Addis Ababa?
(a) Hadiya.
(b) Danta.
(c) Guraghi.
(d) Surma.

4. How much did it cost to bring a singer to sing for African leaders in 1963?
(a) $25,000.
(b) $20,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $30,000.

5. According to "M," which plebian wielded a great deal of power in the last days of the Emperor's reign?
(a) Aklilu.
(b) Giyorgis.
(c) Makonen.
(d) Safo.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what type of wood was the Emperor's bed made?

2. What were flown in for the reception held in 1963 for the leaders of the independent African nations?

3. How old was the Emperor when he became heir to the throne?

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

5. Where was the Minister of the Pen sent after his demotion?

(see the answer key)

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