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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. Mma Makutsi thinks about all the men who do not know how to __________________.

2. What does Mr. Matekoni do when he arrives at Mma Ramotswe's home?

3. Whom does Mma Makutsi call regarding her new business idea?

4. When Mr. Maketoni returns to work, Mma Ramotswe __________________________.

5. Which business will repair the typewriters for Mma Makutsi's school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Buthelezi. Why is he such a negative presence?

2. What is the one condition to which Mma Makutsi must agree in exchange for the typewriters?

3. Why does the author insert Mr. Molefelo's character into the story?

4. What is the difficulty that Mma Ramotswe faces now that affects both her personal and business lives?

5. What is the new business threat that complicates Mma Ramotswe's life?

6. Why does the typewriter school seem to be a win-win situation for Mma Makutsi?

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

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

9. What is the author's purpose for the first two chapters of the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Mr. Molefelo. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Mr. Molefelo?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of the atypical family in The Kalahari Typing School for Men. What does it mean that Mma Ramotswe has foster children and that Mr. Matekoni acts as a father figure? How does this unusual family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family mentality to most Botswanan families living during this time period?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the novel. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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