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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of animal is the central character of the tale the boy is told?
(a) A snake.
(b) A calf.
(c) A frog.
(d) A pony.

2. Who invades Happy's life, requiring her to seek Mma Ramotswe's aid?
(a) A man claiming to be her son.
(b) A man claiming to be her brother.
(c) A man claiming to be her father.
(d) A man claiming to her uncle.

3. What does the cattle owner do?
(a) He searches for his wife.
(b) He searches for a job.
(c) He beats the herders and kills the calf.
(d) He leaves the town.

4. What time is Mma Ramotswe awakened?
(a) 3:34 am.
(b) 3:04 am.
(c) 2:45 am.
(d) 4:03 am.

5. What prevents Mma Ramotswe's father from offering his opinion regarding the decision she makes to open a detective agency?
(a) He leaves the country.
(b) His death.
(c) He files for divorce.
(d) He goes bankrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to look after Precious as a child?

2. What does Precious tell the man who is living with Happy?

3. What kind of work does Precious secure as her first job?

4. What business does he own and operate?

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

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