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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. What are the terms of Mma Makutsi's request?
(a) She must allow silent partners.
(b) She must re-pay the money in two years.
(c) She must return to the school to speak to students.
(d) She must create a plaque to be hung in the lobby.

2. Who is the owner of the new business across town?
(a) Mr. Buthelezi.
(b) Mr. Kaleb.
(c) Mr. Noori.
(d) Mr. Mandela.

3. How has the person in #51 escaped death?
(a) He ducked down to avoid the gunfire.
(b) He left the building before it collapsed.
(c) His workers scared away the thieves.
(d) He was able to escape from the burning building.

4. Who tried to harm the person in #51?
(a) Ostrich wranglers.
(b) A family member.
(c) Gang members.
(d) An escaped convict.

5. What does the minister demand that those in attendance do?
(a) Give money to the poor.
(b) Give a large donation to the church.
(c) Confess their sins in front of the group.
(d) Take singing lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Buthelezi is described as a _______________ man.

2. In what city is Mma Ramotswe's business located?

3. Why does Mma Makutsi think that Mr. Matekoni will not like the idea of the school?

4. What has Mma Makutsi been thinking of since the beginning of the novel?

5. What does the person in #51 tell Mma Ramotswe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are other people's thoughts about the potential for success of Mma Makutsi's typing school?

2. How does Mma Makutsi arrive at the idea for her typing school?

3. What is the premise of The Kalahari Typing School For Men?

4. How does the author show that Mma Ramotswe is deeply concerned for her foster children?

5. What situation did Mr. Molefelo find himself in with his girlfriend at the time? Why did he steal an item from the Tsolamoseses?

6. Who is Mr. Molefelo? What does he tell Mma Ramotswe when he comes to her office?

7. Why does Mma Ramotswe find it necessary to create a diversion at the church service?

8. What suggestion does Mma Makutsi have for increasing sales at Mr. Matekoni's garage?

9. For what reason does Mr. Molefelo now need Mma Ramotswe's services?

10. What seems to be Mr. Molefelo's intention by contacting Mma Ramotswe?

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