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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the distinction held by this firm?
(a) It is run by blacks only.
(b) It is illegal but tolerated.
(c) It is the first of its kind.
(d) It is the only female-run one of its kind in the country.

2. How is Mma Ramotswe's work ethic described?
(a) She is ruthless and unstoppable.
(b) She is cold and heartless.
(c) She only charges her clients if she is successful.
(d) She gets all that she can out of her clients.

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

4. What is the final thing she does in this case?
(a) Apologize to her client.
(b) Return the payment she is given.
(c) Dictate a report and prepare a bill.
(d) Offer free services.

5. What is physically different about Mr. Patel?
(a) He is of Chinese descent.
(b) He has no hair.
(c) He has no pigment.
(d) He has an artificial leg.

6. What changes Mr. Patel's mind about Nandira?
(a) Mma Ramotswe tells him he will lose her forever otherwise.
(b) Mma Ramotswe tells him Nandira fears him.
(c) Mma Ramotswe insists Nandira will run away.
(d) Mma Ramotswe warns him that he will bring about his worst fears.

7. What possession does Precious return to support her conclusion?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A hat.
(c) A watch.
(d) A shoe.

8. What potential dangers is Mma Ramotswe reminded of?
(a) Homeless and desperate people.
(b) Snakes and rhinos.
(c) Hobos and transients.
(d) Sand traps and lions.

9. What does Obed's cousin teach Precious?
(a) Counting, reading, and how to be watchful and observant.
(b) How to treat a man.
(c) How to cook and clean.
(d) How to hide her feelings and be observant.

10. Where does Precious go when she leaves home?
(a) She moves to Zimbabwe.
(b) To live with Obed's cousin and her husband.
(c) She immigrates to England.
(d) She immigrates to Canada.

11. Through which dangerous area does she drive?
(a) The jungle.
(b) The cardboard city.
(c) The rail yards.
(d) The Kalahari desert.

12. What does she reveal to him?
(a) That she wishes she had family.
(b) That she is unsure of herself as a detective.
(c) That in her first month of business, she lost money.
(d) That she misses her husband.

13. How does Precious do in the competition?
(a) She loses.
(b) She is disqualified.
(c) She wins.
(d) She ties for first place.

14. What does Mma Ramotswe agree to do for Mr. Patel?
(a) Invite her out for a meal.
(b) Follow his daughter to see what she is doing.
(c) Tutor his daughter to improve her grades.
(d) Talk to her about the importance of curfew.

15. What memory does she recall from her prior visit?
(a) Her first night with her new husband.
(b) Her mother's voice.
(c) Her father's cousin and her advice about adulthood.
(d) Waking up to stand outside under the stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kills Obed Ramotswe?

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

3. What does the boy finally realize?

4. Who does he specifically suggest?

5. How long has the boy been missing?

(see the answer keys)

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