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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 book described the Emperor's coronation in 1930?
(a) They Were Still Dancing.
(b) Fire on the Mountain.
(c) Layers of Time.
(d) Held at a Distance.

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

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

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

5. In 1963, for what would cars driving on Churchill Road have to stop?
(a) Cows.
(b) Camels.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Goats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?

2. In 1963, what meal did the foreign news correspondents share with the Emperor?

3. On page 37, what was "I.B.'s" job?

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?

(see the answer key)

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