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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What attacked the Government Man?
(a) An angry rhino.
(b) His brother with a stick.
(c) A hungry lion.
(d) A mamba snake.

4. What type of car is up on the ramp?
(a) An old French race-car.
(b) A white Mercedes-Benz van.
(c) An old station wagon.
(d) A convertible bus.

5. What is the most important thing about Mma Makutsi's position?
(a) She has to work alone.
(b) That she does what she is meant to do.
(c) That she is in a position of authority.
(d) She gets paid according to her worth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are there two teapots at the agency?

3. What is wrong with the car on the ramp?

4. Who is the Government Man related to?

5. What does Mma Ramotswe think about Mercedes-Benz?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is interesting about the way the Government Man and his family are introduced?

2. What change does the reader notice in Mma Makutsi?

3. What brings about this change?

4. How is the ending of Chapter 8 typical of a mystery novel?

5. What central theme is also introduced?

6. How do the reactions of the characters differ?

7. How does the narrative deal with AIDS?

8. How does Chapter 7 start?

9. What is the focus of Chapters 3 and 4?

10. What is the significance of her not consulting her partner?

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