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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to look after Precious as a child?
(a) Obed's cousin.
(b) Obed's mistress.
(c) Obed's sister.
(d) Obed's mother.

2. What does the teacher at Sunday school teach them that boys and men are ridiculously proud of?
(a) Their mates.
(b) Their 'things'.
(c) Their level of income.
(d) Their family.

3. What kind of competition is Precious selected to enter?
(a) An art competition.
(b) A spelling bee.
(c) A horseback riding competition.
(d) A juggling competition.

4. Why does Obed's cousin come to look after Precious?
(a) Obed's wife dies.
(b) Obed dies.
(c) Obed has to work.
(d) Obed is unwilling to do so himself.

5. What mistake does the government minister make about her entry?
(a) The content is mistaken.
(b) The age Precious is listed at.
(c) The artist is mistaken.
(d) The entry is not one from Precious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invades Happy's life, requiring her to seek Mma Ramotswe's aid?

2. What does Obed's cousin teach Precious?

3. What prevents Mma Ramotswe's father from offering his opinion regarding the decision she makes to open a detective agency?

4. What is Obed's daughter's name?

5. What kind of work does Precious secure as her first job?

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