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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 the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?
(a) Ras Tafari.
(b) Walde Giyorgis.
(c) Tafari Makonnen.
(d) Balcha Safo.

2. What low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?
(a) Kassa Darge.
(b) Gugsa Welle.
(c) Abeje Debalk.
(d) Desta Damtew.

3. Where were soldiers from who arrested General Abebe?
(a) Afdega.
(b) Gode.
(c) Baadlei.
(d) Gabas.

4. According to "M," which plebian wielded a great deal of power in the last days of the Emperor's reign?
(a) Makonen.
(b) Aklilu.
(c) Giyorgis.
(d) Safo.

5. What did Prince Imru do to earn disfavor with the Emperor?
(a) Took part in a conspiracy meeting.
(b) Gave land to peasants.
(c) Plotted against the Emperor.
(d) Refused to marry the Emperor's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "F.U.-H.'s" job?

2. What was the previous location of the Imperial Court ?

3. What did the Emperor wear to dispense justice?

4. Who was the legal heir to the throne when Haile Selassie came to power?

5. What did the soldiers of Eritrea want?

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