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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 37 - 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of groves surrounded Addis Ababa in 1963?
(a) Orange.
(b) Olive.
(c) Eucalyptus.
(d) Lemon.

2. What book described the Emperor's coronation in 1930?
(a) Held at a Distance.
(b) Fire on the Mountain.
(c) Layers of Time.
(d) They Were Still Dancing.

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

4. On page 11, what did the Emperor receive as a gift from the president of Uganda?
(a) Zebra.
(b) Anteater.
(c) Hippo.
(d) Buffalo.

5. Where were some of those who used to live at the Palace hiding in disguise?
(a) In the mountains.
(b) In the desert.
(c) In cloisters.
(d) In their homes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the Minister of the Pen sent after his demotion?

2. How many men rode together on their jeeps patrolling?

3. In 1963, what meal did the foreign news correspondents share with the Emperor?

4. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

5. What did the Emperor weigh in his old age?

(see the answer key)

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