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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the calf tell the boys?
(a) He is the reincarnated spirit of the owner's brother.
(b) He is going to God.
(c) He has a secret.
(d) He is happy to die.

2. What else does Mma Ramotswe contemplate?
(a) Her father's death.
(b) Her home and garden.
(c) Mma Malatsi's unemotional reaction to her husband's death.
(d) Her lack of family or friends.

3. Who is Mma Ramotswe's first successful case?
(a) Hailey Baretski.
(b) Hariet Baronski.
(c) Henny Booteski.
(d) Happy Bapetski.

4. What does the boy finally realize?
(a) He is being kidnapped.
(b) He is not near home.
(c) He is afraid.
(d) He is safe.

5. What does Mma Ramotswe see?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A calf that has run off.
(c) Someone outside watching her.
(d) A young boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the boy been missing?

2. What does Precious learn was responsible for the disappearance?

3. What kind of animal is the central character of the tale the boy is told?

4. Where does Obed return to?

5. What is the outcome of the event Obed witnesses?

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