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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On a typical day, what time did the Emperor get up in the morning?
(a) 9:00 a.m.
(b) 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.
(c) 6:00 or 7:00 a.m.
(d) 8:00 a.m.

2. What was "Z.T.'s" position in the palace?
(a) Doorman.
(b) Footman.
(c) Protocol official.
(d) Cook.

3. What was the hour between 10 and 11 a.m. called?
(a) The Hour of the Treasury.
(b) The Hour of Appointments.
(c) The Hour of Assignments.
(d) The Hour of the Cashbox.

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

5. What was Yelma Deresa's position in the government?
(a) Minster of Security.
(b) Minister of Information.
(c) Minister of the Pen.
(d) Minister of Finance.

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

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

8. Where would ministers spend their mornings?
(a) At their offices.
(b) Inspecting public buildings.
(c) In the Palace.
(d) Visiting with the people.

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

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

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

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

13. What were flown in for the reception held in 1963 for the leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Escargot.
(b) Exotic flowers.
(c) Wine and caviar.
(d) Champagne.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Emperor wear to dispense justice?

2. What position would the Emperor assume when hearing the cases and pronouncing verdicts?

3. What would the guards do when the Emperor left the capital?

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

5. What did the Palace servants do when the Emperor was away from the Palace?

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