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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. On page 11, what did the Emperor receive as a gift from the president of Uganda?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Zebra.
(c) Hippo.
(d) Anteater.

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

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

4. Where was the Minister of the Pen sent after his demotion?
(a) A backeastern province.
(b) A backward southern province.
(c) A backnorthern province.
(d) A backwestern province.

5. What was the punishment even for minor offenses before Haile Selassie became emperor?
(a) Disembowelment.
(b) Cut off fingers and toes.
(c) Cut off ears.
(d) Cut off hands and legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1963, for what would cars driving on Churchill Road have to stop?

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

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

4. What position would the Emperor assume when hearing the cases and pronouncing verdicts?

5. When was the Hour of the Supreme Court of Final Appeal held?

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