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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 did the woman in the story Matekoni learns about two orphans die of?
(a) Childbirth.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) A snake bite.
(d) Diarrhea.

2. For whom has Ramotswe's visitor been searching for the last ten years?
(a) A friend.
(b) A daughter.
(c) A son.
(d) A husband.

3. After whose death does Ramotswe's visitor return to Africa?
(a) Jack.
(b) Makutsi.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Michael.

4. Who does Ramotswe pick up on the way to the farm on Saturday morning?
(a) Maketoni.
(b) Maya.
(c) Tsbago.
(d) Curtin.

5. What do the children do while Matekoni brings their suitcase in?
(a) Fight.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Eat.
(d) Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ramotswe think about the past?

2. What is the name of the maid currently working in the house who takes advantage of the owner?

3. What is Matekoni's garage called?

4. Why is Florence upset with Maketoni?

5. Why is the maid amazed to see the two children from the farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ramotswe discover where Ranta lives?

2. What is Tears of Giraffe centered around?

3. How does Maketoni end up at the farm where the orphans are?

4. Why is Ramotswe reluctant to work on the Curtin case?

5. Why is Matekoni anxious about his engagement?

6. What decision does Matekoni make without consulting his fiance?

7. What do Matekoni and Ramotswe discuss about the ring and secrets in town?

8. How did the Curtins learn their son was missing?

9. What decision does Matekoni make that amazes the maid?

10. What is the story behind the arrival of the two orphans to the farm?

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