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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 published the Emperor's autobiography?
(a) Crown.
(b) Prometheus Books.
(c) Ullendorff.
(d) New Century Press.

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

3. In 1963, what did some people steal at a reception for leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Food.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Silverware.

4. In 1930, which ethnic group provided most of the workers for the construction work in Addis Ababa?
(a) Hadiya.
(b) Surma.
(c) Guraghi.
(d) Danta.

5. What was the punishment even for minor offenses before Haile Selassie became emperor?
(a) Cut off ears.
(b) Cut off hands and legs.
(c) Cut off fingers and toes.
(d) Disembowelment.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which ministers would be favored by the Emperor?

4. What was "Z.T.'s" position in the palace?

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

(see the answer key)

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