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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 does the secretary feel resentful about her office at the detective agency?

2. Whom does the woman Ramotswe picks up on the way to the farm introduce her to that worked on the farm?

3. Who does Ramotswe pick up on the way to the farm on Saturday morning?

4. Who is the German that establishes a cooperative in Africa?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the orphan girl unable to walk?

3. Why does Florence get defensive with Ramotswe?

4. Why is Matekoni anxious about his engagement?

5. Why did Makutsi go to work for Ramotswe?

6. When Ramotswe goes to the farm with Potsane, what does she discover?

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

8. How does Ramotswe discover where Ranta lives?

9. What does Maketoni think about his two apprentices at the garage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is sexuality portrayed in Tears of the Giraffe? Which characters appear overtly sexual? Which characters are sexually appealing to others and why? What sexual taboos are broken and what issues are raised in relation to sex?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the novel. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Smith choose to use these places in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Smith uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support your answer.

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