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

2. From what type of wood was the Emperor's bed made?
(a) Maple.
(b) Oak.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Walnut.

3. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?
(a) Pond.
(b) Henhouse.
(c) Forest.
(d) Mountains.

4. What did the Palace children do when the Emperor left the Palace?
(a) Picked flowers from the lawn.
(b) Played ball on the lawn.
(c) Grazed goats on the lawn.
(d) Flew kites.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many lived in Addis Ababa in 1963?

2. On page 47, what did "G.H.-M." say his nickname was at the Palace?

3. What type of songs did a singer sing after a feast held for African leaders in 1963?

4. How many years was Prince Imru exiled from the country when he fail out of the Emperor's favor?

5. How much of a money bag might the Emperor be able to empty before riots would break out?

(see the answer key)

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