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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. How does Mma Makutsi feel about the man in #119 after their date?

2. What is the marital status of the man in #119?

3. What does Mma Ramotswe suggest that Mr. Molefelo give to Mma Tsolamosese?

4. What is Mma Potowani's advice to Mma Ramotswe regarding Puso?

5. What is the profession of the woman in #130?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mma Ramotswe's concern about meeting Mma Tsolamosese? Are her fears unfounded?

2. What is the nature of the newspaper article about Mr. Buthelezi?

3. What does Mma Ramotswe suggest that Mr. Molefelo do to repay Mma Tsolamosese in some way?

4. What does Mma Ramotswe tell Mr. Molefelo about how Tebogo now views her experience with him years ago?

5. What does Mr. Matekoni do with Puso immediately after learning of Mma Potowani's advice?

6. What does the new client say about why she and her husband bought a flat in Gaborone?

7. What is Mma Tsolamosese's reaction to learning that Mr. Molefelo is trying to locate her after so many years?

8. At the orphan farm, what advice does Mma Potowani give to Mma Ramotswe regarding Puso?

9. What decision must Mma Ramotswe make regarding Mma Makutsi and their new client?

10. How does Mma Makutsi find students for her new typing school? Is she successful?

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 disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment. Then cite an example to support your answers.

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 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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