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

2. Why does Obed's cousin come to look after Precious?
(a) Obed has to work.
(b) Obed's wife dies.
(c) Obed is unwilling to do so himself.
(d) Obed dies.

3. What letter arrives for Mma Ramotswe?
(a) A letter from her cousin.
(b) A request for help finding a missing boy.
(c) A letter from Note.
(d) A letter from her father.

4. How long has the boy been missing?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two months.

5. How does Mma Ramotswe disguise herself to solve this case?
(a) As a nurse.
(b) As a waitress.
(c) As a nanny.
(d) As a writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Mma Ramotswe's father from offering his opinion regarding the decision she makes to open a detective agency?

2. Who does he specifically suggest?

3. Why is the cattle owner in the story angry?

4. What is the final thing she does in this case?

5. What does Mma Ramotswe consider at home when she thinks about the missing boy?

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