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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. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?
(a) Monsignor David.
(b) Bishop Andrew.
(c) Monsignor Jerome.
(d) Bishop Philip.

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

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

4. What were flown in for the reception held in 1963 for the leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Exotic flowers.
(b) Escargot.
(c) Wine and caviar.
(d) Champagne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader of the aristocrats?

2. Who was the head of Palace Spies?

3. In what hotel did Kapuscinski meet Teferra soon after the Emperor was deposed?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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