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

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

3. Why did Mr. Molefelo steal from the Tsolamoseses?

4. What is Mma Ramotswe's concern for Mma Makutsi's business?

5. Who has taken over Mr. Maketoni's business during his illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the one condition to which Mma Makutsi must agree in exchange for the typewriters?

3. Why does the author insert Mr. Molefelo's character into the story?

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

5. Why is the visit to the new detective agency so insulting to Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi?

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

7. What does Mr. Matekoni encounter when he comes to Mma Ramotswe's home to water the vegetable plants?

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

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

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

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 2

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Smith choose to use this setting in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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