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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 trivial event organized by the American Peace Corps set off a revolution?
(a) A concert.
(b) A picnic.
(c) A fashion show.
(d) A book sale.

2. How old was the Emperor when he became heir to the throne?
(a) Twenty-two.
(b) Thirty-four.
(c) Twenty-four.
(d) Thirty-one.

3. What was done with the bodies of insurgents?
(a) They were hung from trees until the birds disposed of them.
(b) Their families were allowed to bury them.
(c) Buried at night in hidden, unknown places.
(d) Burned publicly.

4. How many years ago was the procedure for justice established that the Emperor used?
(a) 200 years ago.
(b) 2,000 years ago.
(c) 3,000 years ago.
(d) 100 years ago.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When would the Emperor arrive at the Old Palace?

2. Who published the Emperor's autobiography?

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

4. What was A.G.'s job in the Palace during the last days of the Empire?

5. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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