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

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

3. What does the Government Man know about women?
(a) They like to talk.
(b) They are good at taking care of kids.
(c) They like to shop.
(d) They are good in business.

4. What does Mma Makutsi suggest JLB Matekoni might have?
(a) A lack of iron.
(b) Depression.
(c) Madness.
(d) A headache.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did JLB Matekoni build his reputation?

2. Why has Botswana never been in debt?

3. Where was the embarrassing article written?

4. What does JLB Matekoni ask Mma about first on the phone?

5. What rude gesture does the older apprentice make?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mma Ramotswe react to Mma Makutsi's emerging confidence?

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

3. How does Chapter 7 start?

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

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

6. What central theme is also introduced?

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

8. How do the reactions of the characters differ?

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

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

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