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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. Where do Mma Ramotswe and Mr. Molefelo go to talk privately?

2. Which business will repair the typewriters for Mma Makutsi's school?

3. Mma Ramotswe is encouraged because ________________________.

4. At one point, Mr. Molefelo lived with a _______________.

5. Mma Ramotswe's thoughts turn to Mma Makutsi's _________________ struggles.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mma Makutsi arrive at the idea for her typing school?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Mma Makutsi obtain the typewriters necessary for her typing school?

7. How does the author show that Mma Ramotswe is deeply concerned for her foster children?

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

9. What is the new business threat that complicates Mma Ramotswe's life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a character study of Mma Ramotswe. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? Give other pertinent details about Mma Ramotswe.

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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