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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. Why does Mma Ramotswe telephone a prison in Chapter 9?

2. Whom does Mma Ramotswe call for automotive help?

3. What is the name of the woman client?

4. Mr. Molefelo's girlfriend did not earn her ______________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mr. Matekoni do with Puso immediately after learning of Mma Potowani's advice?

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

6. 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?

7. What happens at the motor shop one day when the apprentices are left alone? How is the power of the younger apprentice's prayers shown?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the overall setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Smith choose to use this setting in the novel?

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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