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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. In 1963, where did the reception take place for African leaders?
(a) The Emperor's home.
(b) The Old Palace.
(c) A large hotel.
(d) The New Palace.

2. How many different pillows did "G.S.-D" have available to use to place under the Emperor's feet?
(a) Fifty-two.
(b) Thirty-six.
(c) Twenty-seven.
(d) Seventeen.

3. From which of the palace factions were positions like Minister of the Pen or political police filled?
(a) Bureaucrats.
(b) Landowners.
(c) Aristocrats.
(d) Personal people.

4. What were flown in for the reception held in 1963 for the leaders of the independent African nations?
(a) Wine and caviar.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Exotic flowers.
(d) Escargot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If the Emperor stopped in front of the lions' cage during his morning walk, what would he throw the lions?

2. Who ordered the establishment of Addis Ababa as the capital of Ethiopia?

3. What was the hour between 10 and 11 a.m. called?

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

5. What was another name for the Imperial Palace?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How could subjects hand petitions to the Emperor?

5. Why did the Emperor prefer bad ministers?

6. What happened to get Prince Imru exiled for 20 years?

7. Describe the reception the Emperor had for African leaders in 1963.

8. What were the Emperor's sleeping habits?

9. How did the Emperor avoid paying the local masons who worked to construct the Imperial Palace?

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

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