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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. What was the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?
(a) Balcha Safo.
(b) Walde Giyorgis.
(c) Tafari Makonnen.
(d) Ras Tafari.

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

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

4. Where were some of those who used to live at the Palace hiding in disguise?
(a) In the mountains.
(b) In the desert.
(c) In cloisters.
(d) In their homes.

5. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?
(a) A leg of veal.
(b) Ribs of beef.
(c) A deer haunch.
(d) A pig head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader of the aristocrats?

2. On page 5, "F" discusses a duty that he had to perform for ten years. What was this duty?

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

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

5. When would the Emperor arrive at the Old Palace?

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