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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 49 - 56.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?
(a) Horns.
(b) Bugles.
(c) Trumpets.
(d) Violins.

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

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

5. Who was the head of Palace Spies?
(a) Andrew Brinar.
(b) David Minar.
(c) Peter Nineer.
(d) Solomon Kedir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the masters of ceremony do when the Emperor left the capital?

2. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?

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

4. How many lived in Addis Ababa in 1963?

5. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?

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