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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 was the name of the dog that slept on the Emperor's bed?
(a) Fluffy.
(b) Muffin.
(c) Lulu.
(d) Mopsy.

2. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?
(a) A pig head.
(b) Ribs of beef.
(c) A leg of veal.
(d) A deer haunch.

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

4. What was the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?
(a) Walde Giyorgis.
(b) Tafari Makonnen.
(c) Balcha Safo.
(d) Ras Tafari.

5. What did the author say ran wild in Addis Ababa?
(a) Goats.
(b) Cats.
(c) Horses.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?

2. What did the Emperor do between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.?

3. How many lived in Addis Ababa in 1963?

4. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?

5. How old was the Emperor when he became heir to the throne?

(see the answer key)

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