2. What made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?
(a) How much wealth he had.
(b) How much access the individual had to the Emperor's ear.
(c) How much authority his position wielded.
(d) How much education he had.

3. In 1963, what did some people steal at a reception for leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Silverware.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Food.

4. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?
(a) Landowners.
(b) Bureaucrats.
(c) Personal people.
(d) Aristocrats.

5. Who was the leader of the aristocrats?
(a) Prince Kassa.
(b) Prince Bransa.
(c) Prince Mansa.
(d) Prince Cessa.

6. What was the name of the dog that slept on the Emperor's bed?
(a) Muffin.
(b) Lulu.
(c) Fluffy.
(d) Mopsy.

7. How many different pillows did "G.S.-D" have available to use to place under the Emperor's feet?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifty-two.
(c) Twenty-seven.
(d) Thirty-six.

8. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?
(a) A leg of veal.
(b) Ribs of beef.
(c) A pig head.
(d) A deer haunch.

9. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?
(a) To make sure there were not rips or tears.
(b) To make sure fleas did not breed in the pillows.
(c) To masure sure that mice did not nest in the pillows.
(d) To make sure they wre always clean.

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

11. What amounts might ministers come to the Emperor asking for approval?
(a) $4.
(b) $3.
(c) $1.
(d) $2.

12. How many times did the Emperor visit a Palace in the Ogaden Desert?
(a) Once.
(b) Five times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Twice.

13. How many main factions were there in the palace?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

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