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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to "Y.M.", who was the Emperor's only teacher?
(a) Monsignor Jerome.
(b) Bishop Philip.
(c) Monsignor David.
(d) Bishop Andrew.

2. From what type of wood was the Emperor's bed made?
(a) Maple.
(b) Walnut.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Oak.

3. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?
(a) Mercato district.
(b) Addis Ketema district.
(c) Piassa district.
(d) Abune Petros Square.

4. What was the previous location of the Imperial Court ?
(a) Debre Marcos.
(b) Hawassa.
(c) In the mountains.
(d) Wherever harvests were good and cattle plentiful.

5. What was the hour between 10 and 11 a.m. called?
(a) The Hour of Assignments.
(b) The Hour of the Cashbox.
(c) The Hour of Appointments.
(d) The Hour of the Treasury.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were the criteria that the Emperor used when making appointments for various jobs?

3. What was the name of the dog that slept on the Emperor's bed?

4. Where would ministers spend their mornings?

5. What was "B.K.-S.'s job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Emperor have Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

2. What happened when the Emperor brought the first airplane from Europe in the twenties?

3. What types of positions did the Emperor assign personally?

4. Where did the Imperial court used to be located before Addis Abab became the capital of the Empire?

5. On page 39, how did "W.A.-N" say that the people showed their greed?

6. Why did a pillow have to be placed beneath the Emperor's feet when he was sitting on his throne?

7. How would the Emperor attempt to give money to the masses?

8. What was Addis Ababa like in 1963?

9. Where did the Imperial court used to be located before Addis Abab became the capital of the Empire?

10. What punishments did the Emperor abolish at the beginning of his reign?

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