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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 37 - 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?
(a) How much access the individual had to the Emperor's ear.
(b) How much education he had.
(c) How much authority his position wielded.
(d) How much wealth he had.

2. How long did "G.S.-D" perform the job of placing a pillow under the Emperor's feet?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Twenty-six years.
(d) Thirty-one years.

3. From what ethnic group was Teferra Gebrewold?
(a) Gurage.
(b) Amhara.
(c) Nuer.
(d) Oromo.

4. On page 47, what did "G.H.-M." say his nickname was at the Palace?
(a) Miser.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Sticky fingers.
(d) Cuckoo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?

2. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?

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

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

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

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