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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The day of the Darrowby Bicycle Race.
(c) St. Patrick's Day.
(d) The day of the Darrowby Gala.

2. What is the name of the housekeeper who takes care of James in the mill town where he is covering for Siegfried's friend?
(a) Mrs. McCoy.
(b) Mrs. Holroyd.
(c) Mrs. Hollyfield.
(d) Mrs. Hatfield.

3. Who is the young urchin who constantly plays pranks on James?
(a) Desmond Winks.
(b) Wesley Binks.
(c) Tommy Banks.
(d) William Brink.

4. Which dog is the only dog in Darrowby to survive strychnine poisoning?
(a) Sam.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Patch.
(d) Fergus.

5. What is the name of Mr. Bartles' dog who is poisoned by Strychnine?
(a) Jasper
(b) Teddy
(c) Spot
(d) Harry

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack Brimham's dog look like?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 10 James discovers he has lost how many stones since joining the RAF?

3. What kind of horse is it that James has to treat for the racehorse trainer?

4. What is the name of the nursing home Helen is in before she gives birth?

5. What does Herriot consider his Bible during his early veterinarian practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Cedric the dog and Con Fenton such a perfect match?

2. Describe Mrs. Beck.

3. Who is Kim and what happens to him?

4. Describe Mr. Gilby, the farmer, and mention an embarrassing thing that happens to him.

5. What does James use to attempt curing Rose, Mr. Bailes' cow, but who finally cures her and how?

6. Describe Lord Hulton and the situation James faces with his sow who has a prolapsed uterus.

7. What was wrong with the dog in the car that waved James down when he was on his way home from castrating pigs and how does James handle the problem?

8. What lesson does James learn from Mr. Stokill?

9. What does Shep Mr. Bailes' dog do when James comes that really annoys him and how does James finally handle it?

10. What are some thing Wesley Binks does to torment James?

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