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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dr. Maketsi concerned?
(a) Downsizing is a reality.
(b) Malpractice costs.
(c) He is partially responsible.
(d) Inconsistent behavior.

2. What does the man representing Charlie Gotso notice the next day?
(a) That the bag is missing from the glove box.
(b) That Matekoni is nervous.
(c) That the bill for services is quite high.
(d) That the van appears to be intact.

3. What contradiction does the portrait have for Mma Ramotswe?
(a) She is in handcuffs.
(b) She is wearing pants though she never did in life.
(c) He is in traditional garb which he never wore.
(d) He is smiling despite her memory of his constant pain.

4. Why is Maketsi so worried?
(a) He can't afford to lose Komoti.
(b) He fears prosecution if they are discovered.
(c) He fears one of the Komoti's.
(d) He doesn't want a scandal.

5. Who proposes to Mma Ramotswe?
(a) Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni.
(b) Mr. Jacobs.
(c) Mr. Patel.
(d) Mr. Busang.

6. What evidence does Mma Ramotswe manage to get for Alice?
(a) A photograph of herself and Alice's husband.
(b) An address for her sister.
(c) A claim tag for her broach at a pawn shop.
(d) A job with Mr. Patel.

7. What does Mma Ramotswe see when they get there?
(a) The boy has been whipped but is alive.
(b) The medicine man has been expecting her.
(c) The medicine man is collecting plants there.
(d) The finger bones are indeed for sale.

8. Where does Mma Ramotswe learn that bones such as the one found in the medicine bag can be purchased?
(a) Molepolole.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Gaborone.
(d) Maun.

9. How does Charlie Gotso treat his wife?
(a) With care and concern.
(b) With violence and anger.
(c) With love and consideration.
(d) With arrogance and power.

10. What issue does Dr Maketsi discuss with Mma Ramotswe?
(a) A lawsuit against him.
(b) His concerns about one of his doctors.
(c) His problems with insurance.
(d) His job stability.

11. What does Gotso tell Mma Ramotswe she will get if she mentions his name?
(a) The name of the child.
(b) An honest answer.
(c) A similar bag for herself.
(d) A discount on the witch doctor's fees.

12. What does Mma Ramotswe realize about this case?
(a) She was wrong.
(b) She will have to waive her fee.
(c) It will turn out to be more trouble than it is worth.
(d) She shouldn't have taken it.

13. What does Mma Ramotswe tell Maketsi about the Komotis?
(a) That they exchange places frequently.
(b) That they are identical twins.
(c) They are working two jobs to double their income.
(d) That they are fraternal twins.

14. What does he ask her to investigate for him?
(a) A case of industrial irresponsibility.
(b) A case of wrongful death.
(c) A case of theft.
(d) A case of industrial espionage.

15. How old does he estimate the child likely is?
(a) Five or six.
(b) Seven or eight.
(c) Nine or ten.
(d) Eight or nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Komoti go when Mma Ramotswe follows him?

2. What characteristic does Mma Ramotswe extol regarding her maid?

3. Who does Mma Ramotswe claim to be when she is caught?

4. Why is Mma Ramotswe willing to waive her fee in this case?

5. What is Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni worried about?

(see the answer keys)

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