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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years ago was the procedure for justice established that the Emperor used?
(a) 200 years ago.
(b) 100 years ago.
(c) 3,000 years ago.
(d) 2,000 years ago.

2. What did Prince Imru do to earn disfavor with the Emperor?
(a) Refused to marry the Emperor's daughter.
(b) Gave land to peasants.
(c) Plotted against the Emperor.
(d) Took part in a conspiracy meeting.

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

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

5. Where were birds being observed in the quote at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Henhouse.
(c) Pond.
(d) Forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of a money bag might the Emperor be able to empty before riots would break out?

2. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?

3. On page 37, what was "I.B.'s" job?

4. What made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?

5. What type of songs did a singer sing after a feast held for African leaders in 1963?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the background of the "personal people" in the palace, and what type of jobs did they hold?

2. On page 47, why was "G.H.-M." called cuckoo behind his back?

3. Where did the Imperial court used to be located before Addis Abab became the capital of the Empire?

4. Why did the Emperor prefer bad ministers?

5. What were the most tiring searches during the fetasha?

6. How did Haile Selassie dispense judgment?

7. What was Addis Ababa like in 1963?

8. Why would the ministers stay around the Palace all morning rather than being in their offices?

9. In 1963, what did Kapuscinski see when he went outside to find a quiet place at the African leaders' reception?

10. On page 39, how did "W.A.-N" say that the people showed their greed?

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