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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 are the apprentices up to?
(a) Playing a stone game.
(b) Repairing an exhaust pipe.
(c) Filling up an oil drum.
(d) Cleaning the garage.

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

3. How do women and men compare in business?
(a) Women suit it better.
(b) Men perform better.
(c) Both are equally as good.
(d) Men perform worse.

4. What makes the apprentices interesting to young girls?
(a) Their shaved heads.
(b) Their manners.
(c) Their white grins.
(d) Their strong work ethic.

5. How did JLB Matekoni build his reputation?
(a) Great repairs at high prices.
(b) Fast and good repairs.
(c) Good repairs at low prices.
(d) Slow and good repairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a wrong that cannot be put right?

2. What does Obed know from working in the mines?

3. What was the most immediate decision made regarding the impending marriage?

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

5. What is the best time of day to do work in the agency?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does this foreshadowing hint at?

2. What is significant about the way Mma Ramotswe treats Rose?

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

4. What is significant about the chapter's title?

5. What other theme does this character bring to light?

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

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

8. What is the significance of Richard's illness?

9. What is the meaning of Mma Makutsi's comments about beautiful girls?

10. How does Chapter 7 start?

(see the answer keys)

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