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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is running the garage at the moment?
(a) Bishop Makhulu.
(b) The British High Commissioner.
(c) Mma Ramotswe.
(d) Mma Makutsi.

2. What might embarrass the younger apprentice?
(a) The flour outline around his mouth.
(b) His bad pick-up lines.
(c) His fake teeth.
(d) His lack of charm.

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

4. What does Mma Ramotswe think about Mercedes-Benz?
(a) They cost a fortune.
(b) She does now know the brand.
(c) She really wants one.
(d) They are worse than what she already has.

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

6. What does the Governmant Man's mentally handicapped brother like to do?
(a) Speak to anyone who will listen.
(b) Count cattle.
(c) Fix cars.
(d) Play computer games.

7. What was the most immediate decision made regarding the impending marriage?
(a) Where to divorce.
(b) Where to eat.
(c) Where to live.
(d) Where to honeymoon.

8. Where was the embarrassing article written?
(a) The national newspaper.
(b) Political flyer.
(c) Community newsletter.
(d) The local paper.

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

10. 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.

11. What does Obed know from working in the mines?
(a) The foibles of women.
(b) The foibles of youth.
(c) The foibles of men.
(d) The foibles of the elderly.

12. What is the best test of a prospective husband?
(a) Asking him how many times he has been married.
(b) Asking what your mother would think of him.
(c) Asking what your father would think of him.
(d) Asking him what his intentions are.

13. What do the people think Mma Ramotswe and J.LB. Matekoni will be happy doing together?
(a) Saving money.
(b) Selling their businesses.
(c) Eating expensive meat.
(d) Drinking tea.

14. What are women thriftier by nature?
(a) Their husbands spend all the money.
(b) They want to save money for shopping.
(c) They are usually responsible for handling money.
(d) They have to run households on a budget.

15. Which type of man should a woman with a successful business be wary of?
(a) The comfort loving type.
(b) The wealthy type.
(c) The sporty type.
(d) The hard working type.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency serve?

2. Where would Mr. JLB Matekoni usually be if the office is empty?

3. What does Mma Makutsi suggest JLB Matekoni might have?

4. How does a woman find the answer to this question?

5. What work do the apprentices still have to do?

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