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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 Makutsi agree to do with the man in #119?

2. Whom does Mma Ramotswe visit in the village?

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

4. What is Mrs. Tsolamosese's reaction to hearing about Mr. Molefelo's actions long ago?

5. What is Tebogo Bathopi's name now?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Mma Ramotswe tell Mr. Molefelo that he can repay Tebogo?

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

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

7. How does Mma Ramotswe find Mma Tshenyego who was once known as Tebogo Bathopi?

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

9. With whom does Mma Makutsi go on a date? What does she learn about him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alexander McCall Smith is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly explain each example and identify the technique used.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

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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