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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years was Prince Imru exiled from the country when he fail out of the Emperor's favor?
(a) Twenty-five years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) Fifteen years.

2. How many lived in Addis Ababa in 1963?
(a) A few hundred thousand.
(b) Five hundred thousand.
(c) Six hundred thousand.
(d) About seven hundred thousand.

3. What position would the Emperor assume when hearing the cases and pronouncing verdicts?
(a) Sitting on a throne.
(b) Standing on a platform.
(c) Reclining on a half chair.
(d) Sitting on a specially designed chair.

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

5. What did the Emperor wear to dispense justice?
(a) Black robe.
(b) Blue robe.
(c) Purple robe.
(d) Red robe.

6. On page 11, what did the Emperor receive as a gift from the president of Uganda?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Zebra.
(c) Anteater.
(d) Hippo.

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

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

9. What did the Emperor weigh in his old age?
(a) 60 kilograms.
(b) 65 kilograms.
(c) 50 kilograms.
(d) 55 kilograms.

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

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

12. What was the punishment even for minor offenses before Haile Selassie became emperor?
(a) Cut off ears.
(b) Cut off hands and legs.
(c) Cut off fingers and toes.
(d) Disembowelment.

13. Which ministers would be favored by the Emperor?
(a) Those who had been educated abroad.
(b) Those who did not have quick wit or perspicacity.
(c) Those with wealth.
(d) Those who were quick of wit and perspicacity.

14. In 1963, for what would cars driving on Churchill Road have to stop?
(a) Cows.
(b) Goats.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Camels.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?

2. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?

3. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

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

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

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