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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?

2. What has Mr. Matekoni come to the place in #114 to fix?

3. The woman in #130 says her husband works in which city?

4. Mma Makutsi's class is progressing quickly and she decides to end it _________________ earlier than expected.

5. Why does Mma Tsolamosese accept the gift in #157?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What surprise does Mma Makutsi find in an essay written by one of her students?

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

4. What does Mma Ramotswe learn about Mma Tsolamosese's two grandchildren?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loneliness seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of loneliness? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Mma Makutsi's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Women's rights is an important theme in The Kalahari Typing School for Men. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples for support.

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