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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the apprentices interesting to young girls?

2. Why shouldn't the apprentices be left to repair cars alone?

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

4. Why did Mma pour treacle on another girl's dress?

5. What does the Government Man know about women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What brings about this change?

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

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

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

5. What is the purpose of creating the mystery surrounding the Government Man?

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

7. How does the narrative deal with AIDS?

8. Is this example of compassion significant?

9. What do her actions foreshadow?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Why is the Government Man Hemingway so affected by his brother's marriage? Do the students think he is treating his family in a fair manner? To what extend does is it a result of his vulnerability? What factors influence this?

Essay Topic 3

What do the opening chapters say about Mma Ramotswe's character? What goals does she have to achieve? How close does her character get to achieving those goals?

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