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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wakes up the RAF men each morning and at what time?
(a) The clattering of dustbin lids at 6 am.
(b) A bugle at 5:30 am.
(c) The kitchen workers at 5 am.
(d) The officer in charge at 6:15 am.

2. When Herriot was 24 and new to the vet practice, whose bullock with a sore foot did he treat?
(a) Mr. Hewey's.
(b) Mr. Hennessey's.
(c) Mr. Stokill's.
(d) Mr. Hargrove's.

3. Where is James posted after his training in London?
(a) Aberystwyth in Wales.
(b) Scarborough in Yorkshire.
(c) Newquary in Cornwall.
(d) Glasgow in Scotland.

4. What noble title does William Hulton bear?
(a) Baron.
(b) Prince.
(c) Duke.
(d) Marquis.

5. What special day was it when a boy played the prank of removing the coal cellar grating and James fell into it up to his chest?
(a) Easter Sunday.
(b) St. Patrick's Day.
(c) The day of the Darrowby Gala.
(d) The day of the Darrowby Bicycle Race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog adopted by the poor boy who plays pranks on James?

2. How long have James and Helen been married at the beginning of the book?

3. Who is the young urchin who constantly plays pranks on James?

4. What is the name of the house where the veterinarians live?

5. What is the name of the stray cat Mrs. Ainsworth befriends?

(see the answer key)

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