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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 does Mma Ramotswe learn about Mr. Tsolamosese at the location in #93?

2. What does Mma Ramotswe see that makes her miss her father?

3. Mma Makutsi asks her class to type essays about _____________________.

4. What new equipment has Mr. Matekoni had installed at the shop?

5. With what disease is one of Mma Tsolamosese's grandchildren afflicted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the new client? Why does she require Mma Ramotswe's services?

2. How does Mma Ramotswe go about looking for Mr. and Mma Tsolamosese?

3. What is the irony of Mma Ramotswe's getting a new client at the same time that Mr. Buthelezi's unsavory article appears in the newspaper?

4. Describe the reunion of Mr. Molefelo and Mma Tsolamosese.

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

6. Why is Mma Tsolamosese still raising children in her advanced years?

7. What is Tebogo's reaction to learning that Mr. Molefelo has wanted to make amends for his past behavior?

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

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

10. What elements of Mma Makutsi's boyfriend should make her suspicious but do not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Mma Ramotswe and Mr. Buthelezi. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? Why is the conflict greater than straightforward business competition? Explain.

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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