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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 is good for a marriage?
(a) Commitment and loyalty.
(b) Love and devotion.
(c) A priest's blessing.
(d) Independent interests.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people think Mma Ramotswe and J.LB. Matekoni will be happy doing together?

2. What might embarrass the younger apprentice?

3. Who can see what is happening inside a family home?

4. Who is ordinary tea good for?

5. How does Mma Ramotswe exceed her authority?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do her actions relate to the theme of morality?

2. What theme regarding beauty does the first chapter introduce?

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

4. Why might AIDS be such a hard topic to broach?

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

6. What else is important about this unusual introduction?

7. How does Chapter 7 start?

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

9. How does this reflect on the theme of compassion?

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

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