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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 upsetting news does Mma Makutsi deliver to Mma Ramotswe?

2. The youngest apprentice has become _____________________ lately.

3. What has Mma Ramotswe deeply troubled in Chapter 4?

4. Mma Makutsi's new business is based on ________________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's purpose for the first two chapters of the novel?

2. What does Mma Ramotswe learn about a problem her foster daughter is struggling with?

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

4. What seems to be Mr. Molefelo's intention by contacting Mma Ramotswe?

5. What has happened to Mr. Molefelo emotionally as a result of his being attacked?

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

7. What does Mma Ramotswe think is the answer to Mma Makutsi's financial struggles?

8. What are the two sources of conflict that will run throughout the novel?

9. What suggestion does Mma Makutsi have for increasing sales at Mr. Matekoni's garage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loneliness seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of loneliness? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Mma Makutsi's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character?

Essay Topic 2

Does Smith end the story on a note of hope for Mma Ramotswe or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with flawed relationships and evolving trends and ways of life? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The Kalahari Typing School for Men is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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