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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Collapse, Pages 139 - 164.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was "Z.S.-K.'s" son's mood when a misfortune happened to "Z.S.-K."?
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Happiness.

2. What made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?
(a) How much authority his position wielded.
(b) How much wealth he had.
(c) How much access the individual had to the Emperor's ear.
(d) How much education he had.

3. Where was the Minister of the Pen sent after his demotion?
(a) A backward southern province.
(b) A backeastern province.
(c) A backnorthern province.
(d) A backwestern province.

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

5. What did Makonen spend all his time and money doing?
(a) Buying land.
(b) Helping the poor.
(c) Tending to his duties as minister.
(d) Creating a network of informers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

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?

3. What was the name of the Minister of the Pen who was demoted?

4. Who said, "One often observes a fear of falling in people"?

5. What unit has guns mounted next to the drivers' seats of their jeeps?

(see the answer key)

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