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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. Mr. Buthelezi claims to have once worked for the _______________.
2. Mma Makutsi is Mma Ramotswe's ____________________.
3. What type of letter does Mma Makutsi write in Chapter 6?
4. Mma Makutsi suggests that two apprentices in the garage open what type of school?
5. Where had Mma Ramotswe's offices been located?
Short Essay Questions
1. What seems to be Mr. Molefelo's intention by contacting Mma Ramotswe?
2. What has happened to Mr. Molefelo emotionally as a result of his being attacked?
3. What consumes Mma Ramotswe's thoughts as the novel opens?
4. What does Mr. Molefelo tell Mma Ramotswe about his life in Gaborone as a student living with the Tsolamoseses?
5. How does Mma Ramotswe reassure her foster daughter about her problem?
6. What situation did Mr. Molefelo find himself in with his girlfriend at the time? Why did he steal an item from the Tsolamoseses?
7. What does Mma Ramotswe think is the answer to Mma Makutsi's financial struggles?
8. How does Mma Makutsi arrive at the idea for her typing school?
9. What does Mma Ramotswe learn about a problem her foster daughter is struggling with?
10. Why is Mma Ramotswe happy that her assistant, Mma Makutsi has taken over Mr. Matekoni's business during his illness?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the novel. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment. Then cite an example to support your answers.
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