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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bad thing has St Francis allegedly done?
(a) Killed a person.
(b) Stealing from the local supermarket.
(c) Stamped on a pidgeon.
(d) Driving while drunk.

2. Why are there two teapots at the agency?
(a) The ladies hate sharing tea.
(b) Mma Makutsi does not like bush tea.
(c) The ladies drink a lot of tea.
(d) Mma Ramotswe does not like ordinary tea.

3. Why does JLB Matekoni sound confused on the phone?
(a) He does not recognize Mma's voice.
(b) He was asleep.
(c) He has already gone mad.
(d) He has not had time to make an excuse for not calling.

4. Why did Mma pour treacle on another girl's dress?
(a) The girl had stolen away her boyfriend.
(b) She was jealous that she could not have such a dress.
(c) She thought it would look better.
(d) The girl had insulted her.

5. Who ignores Botswana?
(a) The French.
(b) The British.
(c) The Dutch.
(d) The American Ambassador.

6. Why did the Basarwa like the Government Man's father?
(a) He used sjamboks on them.
(b) He never beat them.
(c) He would give them meat.
(d) He gave them cow milk.

7. Who does The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency serve?
(a) Ladies who want to become detectives.
(b) Lady detectives looking for work.
(c) Ladies and others.
(d) Ladies and no one else.

8. What does the Government Man know about women?
(a) They like to talk.
(b) They are good at taking care of kids.
(c) They are good in business.
(d) They like to shop.

9. What is usually done before before Mma Ramotswe arrives at the agency?
(a) Sending the mail.
(b) Watering the plants.
(c) Brewing the tea.
(d) Making the coffee.

10. What is the one positive Mma Ramotswe takes from her relationship with Note?
(a) He wrote her some nice songs.
(b) She took half of his fortune.
(c) Her dad saw them split up.
(d) They had a wonderful wedding.

11. What is wrong with the car on the ramp?
(a) The exhaust has a crack.
(b) There is a leak in the petrol line.
(c) The gasket has gone.
(d) It is not making enough steam.

12. What is the animal in JLB Matekoni's room apparently responsible for?
(a) Scratching the antique bed.
(b) Keeping him awake.
(c) Eating the pet parakeet.
(d) Soiling the bed sheets.

13. Why has Botswana never been in debt?
(a) They have never borrowed money.
(b) They receive so much charity.
(c) They always pay money on time.
(d) Their banks do not charge interest.

14. Who is ordinary tea good for?
(a) Biscuits.
(b) People who really appreciate tea.
(c) Ordinary people.
(d) Rats.

15. Where is there just a whole lot of rocks?
(a) The Grand Canyon.
(b) The moon.
(c) Gaborone.
(d) Bobonong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mma Ramotswe think that women actually do not talk so much?

2. When do men never seem happier?

3. Who does Mma Maketetse employ in her factory?

4. What is the best test of a prospective husband?

5. What is good for a marriage?

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