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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Collapse, Pages 139 - 164.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Germame's brother's position in the government?
(a) Chief of Security.
(b) Chief of Information.
(c) Chief of the Palace Guard.
(d) Chief of the Imperial Guard.

2. 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.

3. Who did the Emperor raise to the post of premier after all the strikes and rebellions?
(a) Deresa.
(b) Akililu.
(c) Abebe.
(d) Endelkachew.

4. What did "Z.S.-K" say could lead "one right to the noose"?
(a) Looking someone in the eye.
(b) Clandestine clapping.
(c) Walking too quickly.
(d) Walking too slowly.

5. Where was Germame sent when the Emperor heard about his land giveaways?
(a) Jijiga.
(b) Gojam.
(c) Welega.
(d) Bale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "B.K.-S.'s job?

2. What department caused problems with the peasants?

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

4. What did the Emperor do as a child to show humility to his father?

5. Where would the Emperor eat his dinner?

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