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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Talking Cure, and Chapter 6, Old Typewriters, Gathering Dust.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the terms of Mma Makutsi's request?
(a) She must create a plaque to be hung in the lobby.
(b) She must allow silent partners.
(c) She must return to the school to speak to students.
(d) She must re-pay the money in two years.

2. What does Mr. Matekoni become aware of at Mma Ramotswe's house?
(a) A bird struggling in the garden.
(b) Food cooking.
(c) Sirens.
(d) Gunshots.

3. What has Mma Ramotswe deeply troubled in Chapter 4?
(a) Her business.
(b) Her foster children.
(c) Local politics.
(d) Her personal finances.

4. The owner of the new business insults Mma Ramotswe by ___________________________.
(a) Saying that she does not have a professional demeanor.
(b) Telling her that she is too old to do detective work.
(c) Telling her that she is overweight.
(d) Ridiculing the idea that anyone would hire a woman to do a man's work.

5. What does Mma think would be a profitable business?
(a) Tutoring high school kids.
(b) Designing clothes.
(c) Selling baked goods.
(d) Teaching men to type.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Buthelezi claims to have once worked for the _______________.

2. What issue is upsetting Motholeli?

3. Who tried to harm the person in #51?

4. What task does Mma Makutsi do in the office in Chapter 6?

5. What is Mma Ramotswe's marital status?

(see the answer key)

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