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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. Why is Mma Ramotswe surprised that Mma Kerileng cannot handle Mataila?

2. Why are the orphans usually brought to the farm?

3. What do chefs wear in Gaborone?

4. Where has Mma Kerileng seen Mma Ramotswe before?

5. What did Samuel's father give him for Gaborone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the bride's father being named?

2. What is the significance of Patricia's beauty?

3. What opinion on morality between genders is implied?

4. How does Mma Ramotswe use her discretion?

5. How does Mma Ramotswe's task compare to Mma Makutsi's?

6. What is the significance of Mma Ramotswe's surge of grief?

7. What is the significance of the scorpion story?

8. What similar technique is used by both women?

9. What is the relationship between compassion and morality here?

10. What is the significance of Mma Ramotswe's nostalgia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Away from the main characters, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Mma Ramotswe talks about how much she loves living in Africa. Discuss her motivations. Why does she want to live there?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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