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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When had the Emperor come to power through a conspiracy?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1931.
(c) 1916.
(d) 1924.

3. What was the last day of the coup headed by Germame?
(a) December 29.
(b) December 16.
(c) December 12.
(d) December 31.

4. After the coup, who grumbled when the "personal people" began to fill the Palace offices?
(a) Crown Council.
(b) The aristocrats.
(c) The head of the Palace guards.
(d) The Security Office.

5. What television journalist came to Ethiopia in 1973?
(a) Nathan Wimbledon.
(b) Jonathan Dimbleby.
(c) Brian Wescott.
(d) David Brigham.

6. Which of the Emperor's family members also enjoyed traveling abroad?
(a) His son.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

7. Where was Germame sent when the Emperor heard about his land giveaways?
(a) Gojam.
(b) Welega.
(c) Jijiga.
(d) Bale.

8. What division rebelled in Eritrea?
(a) Second division.
(b) Third division.
(c) Fourth division.
(d) First division.

9. What was "Z.S.-K.'s" son's name?
(a) Hagos.
(b) Bekele.
(c) Desta.
(d) Hailu.

10. What trivial event organized by the American Peace Corps set off a revolution?
(a) A concert.
(b) A fashion show.
(c) A book sale.
(d) A picnic.

11. Where was the television journalist from who visited Ethiopia in 1973?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Hamburg.
(d) Paris.

12. What position did the Emperor give Germame?
(a) Governor of a a region in Eritrea.
(b) Governor of a region in Kaffa.
(c) Governor of a region in Sidamo.
(d) Governor of a region in Wello.

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

14. What was Germame's brother's position in the government?
(a) Chief of the Imperial Guard.
(b) Chief of Security.
(c) Chief of Information.
(d) Chief of the Palace Guard.

15. What was wrong with the flagship Ethiopia?
(a) There was a small fire on board.
(b) None of the engines would start.
(c) One engine would not start.
(d) The ship had been sabotaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "Z.S.-K.'s" son's mood when a misfortune happened to "Z.S.-K."?

2. What was "F.U.-H.'s" job?

3. When some complained about development, what did they say that some of the people could not afford?

4. In the 1930s, where did Haile Selassie live during the invasion of Ethiopia?

5. Where did the Emperor travel in order to make an official cruise?

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