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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. Who is Mma Ramotswe's fiance?

2. Mr. Matekoni believes _______is responsible for injuring the bird.

3. What is Mma Ramotswe looking to find for Mma Makutsi?

4. From where has Mma Ramotswe returned at the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. What is Mma Ramotswe's concern for Mma Makutsi's business?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mr. Matekoni encounter when he comes to Mma Ramotswe's home to water the vegetable plants?

5. How does Mma Makutsi obtain the typewriters necessary for her typing school?

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

7. Why is Mma Ramotswe happy that her assistant, Mma Makutsi has taken over Mr. Matekoni's business during his illness?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Mma Ramotswe. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? Give other pertinent details about Mma Ramotswe.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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