View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was the contractor who was overseeing the workers performing construction work in Addis Ababa in 1930?
(a) An Armenian.
(b) An Italian.
(c) A Swede.
(d) A Russian.

3. What did the Emperor do between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.?
(a) Go for another walk.
(b) Listen to reports.
(c) Have a light snack.
(d) Hand out assignments.

4. Who wrote, "At the bottom there is a drudge who has to take it from everyone"?
(a) Haile Selassie.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Adolf Remane.
(d) Adolf Hitler.

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

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

7. How much of a money bag might the Emperor be able to empty before riots would break out?
(a) Less than one quarter.
(b) The entire bag.
(c) Barely one third.
(d) Often not even half.

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

9. Who was the leader of the aristocrats?
(a) Prince Kassa.
(b) Prince Cessa.
(c) Prince Bransa.
(d) Prince Mansa.

10. What automobile did the Emperor prize for its dignified lines?
(a) Rolls-Royce.
(b) Mercedes-Benz.
(c) Volvo.
(d) Lincoln Continental.

11. How many palaces did the Emperor build who established the capital at Addis Ababa?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

12. On page 47, what did "G.H.-M." say his nickname was at the Palace?
(a) Sticky fingers.
(b) Cuckoo.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Miser.

13. Who established the procedure for justice that the Emperor used?
(a) Emperor Anaeb.
(b) Emperor Yetbarak.
(c) King Solomon.
(d) King Eznas I.

14. 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?
(a) Two times.
(b) Five times.
(c) Six times.
(d) Three times.

15. What unit has guns mounted next to the drivers' seats of their jeeps?
(a) Third Division.
(b) Second Division.
(c) Fourth Division.
(d) First Division.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a rule, how many ministers would the Emperor meet with at a time?

2. According to "M," which plebian wielded a great deal of power in the last days of the Emperor's reign?

3. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?

4. How much did it cost to bring a singer to sing for African leaders in 1963?

5. In 1963, what instruments were played during a reception for African leaders?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 405 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample