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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 Ramotswe's intuition tell her about Michael and the farm?
(a) He sold it.
(b) He is still there.
(c) He burned it.
(d) He bought it.

2. Who feels that he/she has an obligation to the children no matter what happens?
(a) Maketoni.
(b) Ramotswe.
(c) Peco.
(d) Florence.

3. What is the name of the missing person that Ramotswe's visitor is searching for?
(a) Jack.
(b) Janna.
(c) Michael.
(d) Andrea.

4. Why does the secretary feel resentful about her office at the detective agency?
(a) It is expensive.
(b) It is not fancy.
(c) It is not insured.
(d) It is small.

5. Whom does the woman Ramotswe picks up on the way to the farm introduce her to that worked on the farm?
(a) Maya.
(b) Tsbago.
(c) Potsane.
(d) Maketoni.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Ramotswe dictate letters?

2. Whom could Maketoni adopt without a lot of formality?

3. What does Ramotswe do for a living?

4. Who tells Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni the story of the two orphans?

5. Whose case does Ramotswe not want but takes anyway?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Matekoni surprised to learn about his engagement when he goes to the orphan farm?

2. Why is Florence upset about her job?

3. How is Tsbago described in Chapter 6?

4. Why does Florence get defensive with Ramotswe?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Potokwane convince Maketoni to adopt two orphans as a wedding present?

10. What is Matekoni's house like?

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