The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Alexander McCall Smith
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Alexander McCall Smith
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does he specifically suggest?
(a) Mr. Lapel.
(b) Mr. Palet.
(c) Mr. Patel.
(d) Mr. Aplet.

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

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

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

5. What is Mr. Patel's first reaction to Mma Ramotswe's report and suggestions?
(a) He asks her to chaperone his daughter.
(b) He fires her.
(c) He agrees with her.
(d) He rejects them outright.

Short Answer Questions

1. What always strikes Precious as suspicious?

2. What does she discover in the course of her employment at the trucking company?

3. What opinion does Mr. Patel have of Mma Ramotswe in the end?

4. Where does Obed return to?

5. Why won't the police help find the boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mma Ramotswe suggests that Mr. Patel be less controlling?

2. What does Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni suggest that Mma Ramotswe do to increase her revenue and build a reputation for herself?

3. What thoughts go through Mma Ramotswe's mind as she drives her white van through the Kalahari?

4. What issue, common in the mines of South Africa, does Obed witness that causes him to quit his job?

5. What is the cause of Obed Ramotswe's death?

6. What issue does Precious face when she enters an art contest?

7. What concerns does Paliwalar have that prompt him to contact Mma Ramotswe?

8. What alternate avenue of education does Precious get as a child and what is she taught there?

9. What kind of family are the Patels?

10. What does Note do that convinces Precious she should marry him?

(see the answer keys)

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