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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. What enters the detective agency because the door is open?

2. What does the farm that Ramotswe visits in Chapter 9 consist of?

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

4. Who does Maketoni fail to consult before taking the two orphans?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Tsbago described in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Makutsi resent seeing chickens at her office?

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

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

5. Why is Florence upset about her job?

6. How does Ramotswe discover where Ranta lives?

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

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

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

10. Why is Matekoni happy to get Ramotswe a ring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Badule's character, comparing and contrasting him with Matekoni and Dr. Ranta.

Essay Topic 2

Smith uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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