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

2. What singer was brought to serenade the leaders of the independent African nations in 1963?
(a) Laurika Rauch.
(b) Miriam Makeba.
(c) Mimi Coertse.
(d) Illana May.

3. Where would ministers spend their mornings?
(a) Inspecting public buildings.
(b) In the Palace.
(c) At their offices.
(d) Visiting with the people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the hour between 10 and 11 a.m. called?

2. What was Yelma Deresa's position in the government?

3. Who was the leader of the aristocrats?

4. What were the criteria that the Emperor used when making appointments for various jobs?

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

(see the answer key)

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