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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the boy who has gone missing?

2. Who leaves a note for Nandira that is found by Mr. Patel?

3. Who is Mma Ramotswe's first successful case?

4. Who does she hire?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who helped Precious on her road to education, and later provides a place for her to stay when she leaves home after her schooling is complete?

2. What happens to Precious when she tells Note she is pregnant?

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

4. How does Mma Ramotswe meet her husband?

5. What steps does Precious take to open her detective agency?

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

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

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

9. What kind of family are the Patels?

10. When does Precious leave home, and where does she go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Other than the case Mma Ramotswe takes on for Alice Busang, which other case does she work on without charging a fee? Why? How long does it take for Mma Ramotswe to resolve this case? Why does it take so much time? What does she discover? How does Mma Ramotswe suggest this case be resolved without causing the client undo litigation possibilities?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Hector Lepodise? What does he need Mma Ramotswe's help with? What is the first thing that she recommends to him and what is his reaction? Why does he feel so strongly about this? What information does Mma Ramotswe uncover that resolves the issue? What warning does she issue the man and his council?

Essay Topic 3

What business concerns does Mma Ramotswe discuss with Rra Matekoni? What facts does she share with him that cause her concern for the continuity of her operation? What suggestions does Rra Matekoni offer Mma Ramotswe to ease the burdens she is feeling? Who specifically is recommended and to what end?

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