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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. What did the Emperor do between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.?
(a) Have a light snack.
(b) Go for another walk.
(c) Listen to reports.
(d) Hand out assignments.

2. What did the Palace servants do when the Emperor was away from the Palace?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Cleaning.

3. Where were prisoners kept before the capital was established at Addis Ababa?
(a) Chained together under a rough shelter.
(b) In a red tent.
(c) In huts.
(d) In a black tent.

4. Who did the Emperor refuse to pay for labor performed to build the Imperial Palace?
(a) Local masons.
(b) Foreign architects.
(c) Local bricklayers.
(d) Foreign engineers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote, "At the bottom there is a drudge who has to take it from everyone"?

2. Where would the Emperor eat his dinner?

3. What was "B.K.-S.'s job?

4. Who ordered the establishment of Addis Ababa as the capital of Ethiopia?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How could subjects hand petitions to the Emperor?

2. What happened when the Emperor brought the first airplane from Europe in the twenties?

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

4. Why did a pillow have to be placed beneath the Emperor's feet when he was sitting on his throne?

5. What were the Emperor's sleeping habits?

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

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

8. Describe the reception the Emperor had for African leaders in 1963.

9. Why was it an art for a footman to open and close doors for the Emperor?

10. Why did the Emperor have Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

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