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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herriot do for Mrs Donovan and Roy?
(a) Nurse Roy back to health.
(b) Agree to visit them daily for a couple weeks.
(c) Set a broken bone free of charge.
(d) Convince the inspector to let her keep him.

2. When Herriot goes walking through the vegetables to clear his mind, what does he hear?
(a) Someone defending him against the accusations.
(b) About suspected corruption and cheating in the vegetable competitions.
(c) That Helen and Richard were to be married.
(d) That gossip and rumors are the best part of the show.

3. What is wrong with the cow that Herriot and Helen's father go to treat?
(a) They have no idea.
(b) A broken leg.
(c) A magnesium deficiency called "the staggers."
(d) She ate a poisonous plant.

4. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?
(a) Joe always argues.
(b) Joe never pays attention and does what he thinks is best.
(c) Joe has an extremely thick accent.
(d) Joe is nearly deaf.

5. What delightful occurrence makes Herriot forget his discomfort while out for a moment in chapter one?
(a) A taste of Mrs Ingledew's pie.
(b) The birth of a new lamb.
(c) The sight of a cow he saved the year before.
(d) The farmer's hearty welcome and thanks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the inspector find in an old shed?

2. What happens when Herriot injects the cow?

3. How does Herbert stay alive without a mother?

4. What does Herriot learn about the Bamfords the day after he goes there?

5. What does Mr Kendall give to Siegfried when they call to his ranch to see a cow?

(see the answer key)

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