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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 see that makes her miss her father?

2. What is the topic of the piece in #127?

3. Where does Mma Makutsi go on her second date with Mr. Selelipeng?

4. Why is the woman client concerned about her husband?

5. What disease is killing Mma Tsolamosese's granddaughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in Botswana in the early 21st century, the time period of women in this novel. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that their mothers did not have?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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