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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of work does Precious secure as her first job?
(a) A waitress.
(b) A chamber maid.
(c) A tour guide.
(d) A clerk in a trucking company.

2. Why is Precious determined to marry him?
(a) She wants to leave Obed's cousin's house.
(b) She is unable to support herself.
(c) She discovers she is pregnant.
(d) She is sure he is the man of her dreams.

3. What does the teacher at Sunday school teach them that boys and men are ridiculously proud of?
(a) Their 'things'.
(b) Their level of income.
(c) Their family.
(d) Their mates.

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

5. What did Mma Ramotswe's father do?
(a) He was a miner.
(b) He was a physician.
(c) He was a bootlegger.
(d) He was a lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens that enables Precious to open her agency?

2. What kind of vehicle offers the boy a ride home?

3. What does the older man do to try to distract the boy?

4. What did Obed invest all of his money in?

5. What does one of Obed's former white bosses assist him with?

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