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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: It's Coming, It's Coming, Pages 75 - 88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the legal heir to the throne when Haile Selassie came to power?
(a) Wossen.
(b) Zawditu.
(c) Menilek.
(d) Lij Yasu.

2. A low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor 4 times a week. How many times did his boss have access to the Emperor?
(a) Five times.
(b) Two times.
(c) Six times.
(d) Three times.

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

4. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?
(a) He embezzled funds.
(b) He was not loyal to the Emperor.
(c) He tried to start a revolt against the Emperor.
(d) He took bribes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When had the Emperor come to power through a conspiracy?

2. Who wrote a book that had a passage describing the Emperor's coronation in 1930?

3. According to Section 1, Pages 49-56, what hour began at 11 a.m. and ended at noon?

4. Who aided the Emperor when he came to power?

5. When was the International Hour held?

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