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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 low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?
(a) Gugsa Welle.
(b) Desta Damtew.
(c) Abeje Debalk.
(d) Kassa Darge.

2. In what hotel did Kapuscinski meet Teferra soon after the Emperor was deposed?
(a) Hotel Gambela.
(b) Hotel Harar.
(c) Hotel Asela.
(d) Hotel Ras.

3. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?
(a) Genete Leul.
(b) Entoto.
(c) Gondar.
(d) Danqaz.

4. How many times did the Emperor visit a Palace in the Ogaden Desert?
(a) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) Three times.
(d) Five times.

5. What type of songs did a singer sing after a feast held for African leaders in 1963?
(a) Nigerian.
(b) Zulu.
(c) Lobi.
(d) Kinka.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 37, what was "I.B.'s" job?

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

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

4. On page 11, what did the Emperor receive as a gift from the president of Uganda?

5. In 1963, what did some people steal at a reception for leaders of the independent African nations?

(see the answer key)

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