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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Makonen's position in the government?
(a) Minister of Industry and Commerce.
(b) Minister of Information.
(c) Minister of Development.
(d) Minister of Security.

2. When did soldiers start a rebellion and arrest their superiors?
(a) April.
(b) March.
(c) February.
(d) May.

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

4. What was the Emperor's father's name?
(a) Menelik.
(b) Makonen.
(c) Aphilas.
(d) Ezanas.

5. In the 1930s, who invaded Ethiopia?
(a) Chad.
(b) Italy.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Egypt.

6. What new hour did the Emperor institute between 4 and 5 p.m.?
(a) The Hour of Development.
(b) The Security Hour.
(c) The Army-Police Hour.
(d) The International Hour.

7. Which was the first group to ask to be rewarded for their part in halting the coup?
(a) The Imperial Guard.
(b) The police officers.
(c) The army generals.
(d) The security staff.

8. When some complained about development, what did they say that some of the people could not afford?
(a) To buy new clothing.
(b) A pair of shoes.
(c) To feed their children.
(d) To buy land.

9. Who was the one person that the Emperor had difficulty believing had betrayed him during the coup?
(a) Workneh.
(b) Kassa.
(c) Dibou.
(d) Dereji.

10. How long did the tumultuous conflict last between the Palace and the university?
(a) Eleven years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Fourteen years.
(d) Seventeen years.

11. When the flagship Ethiopia was out of service, what ship did the Emperor take instead for his cruise?
(a) Arnor.
(b) Imperial.
(c) Eritrea.
(d) Protet.

12. When was the International Hour held?
(a) Between 6 and 7 p.m.
(b) Between 5 and 6 p.m.
(c) Between 7 and 8 p.m.
(d) Between 8 and 9 p.m.

13. Who aided the Emperor when he came to power?
(a) The United States.
(b) The British.
(c) The Italians.
(d) European embassies.

14. When was a demonstration held by students after the peasant uprising?
(a) The beginning of 1969.
(b) The beginning of 1970.
(c) The end of 1969.
(d) The end of 1970.

15. On page 108, what was "M.S.'s" job?
(a) Requisitions.
(b) Protocol.
(c) Doorman.
(d) Mortarman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Emperor's grandson flee when the navy rebelled?

2. What was done with the bodies of insurgents?

3. In a quote on page 94, who could fall?

4. Why did taxi drivers go on strike?

5. Where was the Third Division stationed during all the strikes and rebellions?

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