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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. Where would Mr. JLB Matekoni usually be if the office is empty?

2. What is the one positive Mma Ramotswe takes from her relationship with Note?

3. Who are the most cruel in Africa?

4. What might embarrass the younger apprentice?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chapter 8 start?

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

3. What does this foreshadowing hint at?

4. Is this example of compassion significant?

5. How does the narrative deal with AIDS?

6. What is the significance of the different forms of illness?

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

8. What central theme is also introduced?

9. What brings about this change?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the narrative's chronological setting. What were the main concerns during this period? How does the author express these concerns? What would change if the narrative were set today?

Essay Topic 2

If the book were being made into a film, how could McCall Smith's literary style be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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