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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. The owner of the new business insults Mma Ramotswe by ___________________________.
(a) Ridiculing the idea that anyone would hire a woman to do a man's work.
(b) Telling her that she is too old to do detective work.
(c) Telling her that she is overweight.
(d) Saying that she does not have a professional demeanor.

2. What has Mma Ramotswe deeply troubled in Chapter 4?
(a) Her personal finances.
(b) Her foster children.
(c) Local politics.
(d) Her business.

3. Who tried to harm the person in #51?
(a) A family member.
(b) An escaped convict.
(c) Ostrich wranglers.
(d) Gang members.

4. Mma Makutsi's new business is based on ________________________.
(a) Selling leather bags.
(b) Teaching men to type.
(c) Creative cooking.
(d) Providing healthcare services.

5. With whom is Mma Ramotswe speaking at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Mma Makutsi.
(b) Puso.
(c) Mr. Matekoni.
(d) Mr. Molefelo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of Mma Ramotswe's foster children?

2. The bird in the garden has been injured by a __________________.

3. Mma Makutsi suggests that two apprentices in the garage open what type of school?

4. In what city is Mma Ramotswe's business located?

5. What type of letter does Mma Makutsi write in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mma Ramotswe happy that her assistant, Mma Makutsi has taken over Mr. Matekoni's business during his illness?

2. How does Puso react when he is confronted with harming the bird?

3. How does Mma Ramotswe reassure her foster daughter about her problem?

4. What is the premise of The Kalahari Typing School For Men?

5. Why does Mma Ramotswe find it necessary to create a diversion at the church service?

6. What are other people's thoughts about the potential for success of Mma Makutsi's typing school?

7. What consumes Mma Ramotswe's thoughts as the novel opens?

8. What is the difficulty that Mma Ramotswe faces now that affects both her personal and business lives?

9. Why does the typewriter school seem to be a win-win situation for Mma Makutsi?

10. What situation did Mr. Molefelo find himself in with his girlfriend at the time? Why did he steal an item from the Tsolamoseses?

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