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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who ordered the establishment of Addis Ababa as the capital of Ethiopia?
(a) Emperor Kassa Hailu.
(b) Emperor Yetbarak.
(c) Emperor Germa Seyum.
(d) Emperor Menelik.

2. What did the Palace servants do when the Emperor was away from the Palace?
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Nothing.

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

4. How many men rode together on their jeeps patrolling?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

6. Why did "G.S.-D" have to monitor the storage of the pillows?
(a) To make sure there were not rips or tears.
(b) To masure sure that mice did not nest in the pillows.
(c) To make sure they wre always clean.
(d) To make sure fleas did not breed in the pillows.

7. What was "B.K.-S.'s job?
(a) Doorman.
(b) Footman.
(c) Purse attendant.
(d) Cloakroom attendant.

8. 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 education he had.
(d) How much access the individual had to the Emperor's ear.

9. What dollar amount required approval from the Emperor before making an expenditure?
(a) More than $10.
(b) More than $5.
(c) More than $15
(d) More than $20.

10. What position would the Emperor assume when hearing the cases and pronouncing verdicts?
(a) Standing on a platform.
(b) Reclining on a half chair.
(c) Sitting on a throne.
(d) Sitting on a specially designed chair.

11. Where would the Emperor eat his dinner?
(a) Imperial Palace.
(b) Anniversary Place.
(c) Old Palace.
(d) Jubilee Palace.

12. On page 37, what was "I.B.'s" job?
(a) Purse bearer.
(b) Footman.
(c) Protocol official.
(d) Doorman.

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

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

15. According to Section 1, Pages 49-56, what hour began at 11 a.m. and ended at noon?
(a) Hour of the Reports.
(b) Hour of the Ministers.
(c) Hour of the Cashbox.
(d) Hour of Security.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of a money bag might the Emperor be able to empty before riots would break out?

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

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

4. What was the title of the Emperor's autobiography?

5. Which ministers would be favored by the Emperor?

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