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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mma Ramotswe think that women actually do not talk so much?
(a) They have less to talk about.
(b) They are too busy to talk.
(c) There is no difference between them and men.
(d) Women prefer action.

2. What evidence does Mma give JLB Matekoni that his garage is good?
(a) The British High Commissioner takes his car there.
(b) Bishop Makhulu says it is good.
(c) The pope takes his car there.
(d) The orphan farm owes him money.

3. What is unusual about Mma Ramotse's arrival at the agency?
(a) There is no work to be done.
(b) She did not tell anyone she was coming.
(c) Mma Makutsi is not yet there.
(d) She is unusually late.

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

5. Who saved the Governmant Man's life?
(a) His youngest brother.
(b) The Basarwa.
(c) His mentally ill cousin.
(d) His father.

6. Why is Mma Makutsi's diploma important?
(a) It stops the police giving them a hard time.
(b) Without it Mma Ramotswe would fire her.
(c) It gives their clients confidence.
(d) It is required by law to have a detective agency.

7. How can a man ruin a woman's business?
(a) By gambling away the profits.
(b) By not getting involved.
(c) By drinking away the profits.
(d) By trying to run it.

8. Where was Mma Ramotswe when she asked herself the test of a good husband?
(a) Near the dam.
(b) At the office.
(c) At home.
(d) In the city center.

9. What does Mma Maketetse make?
(a) Sewing machines.
(b) Flak jackets
(c) Khaki shorts.
(d) Corduroy jeans.

10. Where would Mr. JLB Matekoni usually be if the office is empty?
(a) Out drinking.
(b) At lunch.
(c) With his difficult apprentices.
(d) Sitting on top of a car in the workshop.

11. What has Mma heard about everybody?
(a) That they have done at least one thing to be ashamed of.
(b) They think she is marrying Rra for the money.
(c) That they do not approve of the marriage.
(d) That they are trying to ruin her business.

12. Where does JLB Matekoni want to do?
(a) Move to America.
(b) Go back to his village.
(c) Sell his business.
(d) Move to Britain.

13. What would JLB Matekoni normally wait for before calling Mma?
(a) For her to finish her tea.
(b) The day's weather forecast.
(c) For her to leave a message on his phone.
(d) Daily business results from the stock market.

14. Who does Mma Maketetse employ in her factory?
(a) Her cousins.
(b) Schoolboys.
(c) Her aunties and uncles.
(d) Cheap labor from Gaborone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mma pour treacle on another girl's dress?

2. Who are the most cruel in Africa?

3. Why shouldn't the apprentices be left to repair cars alone?

4. What is Note Mokoti known for?

5. Why are there two teapots at the agency?

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