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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. From whose home does Mma Ramotswe call for automotive help?

2. How many children does Tebogo have?

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

4. Tebogo's daughter is interested in _______________.

5. What form of retribution does Mma Ramotswe suggest that Mr. Molefelo make to Tebogo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Mma Ramotswe know about Mr. Selelipeng that Mma Makutsi does not know when they see each other out at a diner?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Mr. Molefelo. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Mr. Molefelo?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the role of the atypical family in The Kalahari Typing School for Men. What does it mean that Mma Ramotswe has foster children and that Mr. Matekoni acts as a father figure? How does this unusual family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family mentality to most Botswanan families living during this time period?

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