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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said, "One often observes a fear of falling in people"?
(a) Plushenko and Yagadin.
(b) Osinski and Starosta.
(c) Kulik and Urmanov.
(d) Rochette and Lysacek.

2. What television journalist came to Ethiopia in 1973?
(a) Jonathan Dimbleby.
(b) David Brigham.
(c) Nathan Wimbledon.
(d) Brian Wescott.

3. How long did the tumultuous conflict last between the Palace and the university?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Seventeen years.
(c) Eleven years.
(d) Fourteen years.

4. What division rebelled in Eritrea?
(a) Third division.
(b) Second division.
(c) Fourth division.
(d) First division.

5. What department caused problems with the peasants?
(a) The Department of Agriculture.
(b) The Department of Development.
(c) The Finance Ministry.
(d) The Treasury.

6. When did the Emperor become the first monarch in the history of Ethiopia travel to another country?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1928.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1921.

7. When did the peasants rebel?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1963.

8. What was Akilu's position in the government?
(a) Premier.
(b) Doorman.
(c) Footman.
(d) Minister.

9. When some complained about development, what did they say that some of the people could not afford?
(a) To buy new clothing.
(b) To buy land.
(c) To feed their children.
(d) A pair of shoes.

10. Where was the television journalist from who visited Ethiopia in 1973?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Hamburg.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

11. When had the Emperor come to power through a conspiracy?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1916.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1941.

12. Where did the Emperor travel in order to make an official cruise?
(a) Eritrea.
(b) Shewa.
(c) Tigre.
(d) Wello.

13. On page 108, what was "M.S.'s" job?
(a) Doorman.
(b) Protocol.
(c) Requisitions.
(d) Mortarman.

14. Which of the Emperor's family members also enjoyed traveling abroad?
(a) His brother.
(b) His son.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

15. In what province did the peasants rebel?
(a) Gojam.
(b) Arsi.
(c) Shewa.
(d) Wello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Germame's brother's position in the government?

2. Who did the Emperor raise to the post of premier after all the strikes and rebellions?

3. In a quote on page 107, what was the name of the Emperor whose head would disappear?

4. In the 1930s, who invaded Ethiopia?

5. After the peasant uprising, who wanted to gather loyal students and stage a demonstration?

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