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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. For whom does Ramotswe mention the professor altered the examination?

2. Who does Matekoni decide to hire?

3. Whom does Florence call that owes her money?

4. Who is the South African woman that Michael shared a room with at the farm?

5. Where is Michael's partner living according to Ranta?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Carla leave the farm after Michael's death?

2. How does Ramotswe get Ranta to change his position on the Curtin story and talk to her?

3. What does Matekoni dream about the orphan boy?

4. Why is Makutsi upset about typing, and what does Ramotswe offer her?

5. How does Florence get what she deserves?

6. What does Makutsi discover on the trail of Badule's wife?

7. What decision does Maketoni make about the orphans while sitting in his office?

8. Why is it awkward when Matekoni tells Ramotswe about the children, and what does he fear?

9. How does Ramotswe respond to Matekoni's desire to adopt the orphans?

10. What does Badule explain is his concern to Makutsi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story. The objective of this lesson is to discuss the use of foreshadowing in the book. Why does Smith insert foreshadowing into the story? is it effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Who feels betrayed in Tears of the Giraffe and in what ways? Who suffers as a result of this betrayal? What emotions are evoked by betrayal? Take a closer look at the different people involved and the roles they play.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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