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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. How many years was Prince Imru exiled from the country when he fail out of the Emperor's favor?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Twenty-five years.
(d) Twenty years.

2. What did the Palace servants do when the Emperor was away from the Palace?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Nothing.

3. What did the author say ran wild in Addis Ababa?
(a) Goats.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Horses.

4. In what hotel did Kapuscinski meet Teferra soon after the Emperor was deposed?
(a) Hotel Asela.
(b) Hotel Gambela.
(c) Hotel Harar.
(d) Hotel Ras.

5. A low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor 4 times a week. How many times did his boss have access to the Emperor?
(a) Six times.
(b) Three times.
(c) Two times.
(d) Five times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many main factions were there in the palace?

2. What automobile did the Emperor prize for its dignified lines?

3. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?

4. On page 11, what did the Emperor receive as a gift from the president of Uganda?

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

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