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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the criteria that the Emperor used when making appointments for various jobs?
(a) Talent.
(b) Family connections.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Loyalty.

2. What type of songs did a singer sing after a feast held for African leaders in 1963?
(a) Nigerian.
(b) Zulu.
(c) Lobi.
(d) Kinka.

3. What would the guards do when the Emperor left the capital?
(a) Spruced up their uniforms.
(b) Worked on military drills.
(c) Chained the gates and slept under the trees.
(d) Chained the gates and inspected weapons.

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

5. What automobile did the Emperor prize for its dignified lines?
(a) Volvo.
(b) Mercedes-Benz.
(c) Lincoln Continental.
(d) Rolls-Royce.

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

7. What book described the Emperor's coronation in 1930?
(a) Held at a Distance.
(b) Layers of Time.
(c) They Were Still Dancing.
(d) Fire on the Mountain.

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

9. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?
(a) Bishop Andrew.
(b) Monsignor Jerome.
(c) Monsignor David.
(d) Bishop Philip.

10. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?
(a) Abune Petros Square.
(b) Mercato district.
(c) Piassa district.
(d) Addis Ketema district.

11. What dollar amount required approval from the Emperor before making an expenditure?
(a) More than $20.
(b) More than $15
(c) More than $5.
(d) More than $10.

12. In 1963, where did the reception take place for African leaders?
(a) A large hotel.
(b) The Old Palace.
(c) The Emperor's home.
(d) The New Palace.

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

14. What unit has guns mounted next to the drivers' seats of their jeeps?
(a) Second Division.
(b) Third Division.
(c) First Division.
(d) Fourth Division.

15. What was the job of "A.M.-M"?
(a) Keeper of the third door.
(b) Butler.
(c) Cook.
(d) Garbage hauler.

Short Answer Questions

1. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?

2. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?

3. A low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor 4 times a week. How many times did his boss have access to the Emperor?

4. What low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?

5. Who did the Emperor refuse to pay for labor performed to build the Imperial Palace?

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