All Things Wise and Wonderful Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

All Things Wise and Wonderful Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs does Mrs. Ainsworth have?

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

3. What condition does the dog, Cedric, suffer from?

4. What is the name of the housekeeper who takes care of James in the mill town where he is covering for Siegfried's friend?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. When James graduates from AC2 what does he become and how do his wages change?

3. Describe Mr. Grover, Herriot's dentist in Darrowby and Hector McDarroch the dentist James went to as a child in Glasgow.

4. Who is Stewie Brannon and what does James do for him?

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

6. Describe Johnny and his dog, Fergus.

7. Who is Kim and what happens to him?

8. Who are Albert Close and Mick and what is their story?

9. What is the biggest problem James encounters during his stay in Hensfield?

10. What is James' reaction at the sight of his newborn baby, what does he do and why is it funny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Who is Shep and how does he plague James? What does James do to get his revenge?

2) Describe James's reaction upon seeing his newborn son. What does he do and say that are funny to Helen and Nurse Brown?

3) Tell the story of old Albert Close and his dog Mick. Describe them both. What happens to Mick? What part does James play? What part do the men who frequent the Fox and Hounds play?

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) After reading ALL THINGS WISE AND WONDERFUL, studying it and discussing it, would you like to read Herriot's other books in the same series? Why? Give reasons for decision. Why not? Explain why you wouldn't like to read any other books by Herriot.

2) Of the three veterinarians in the book, which one was your favorite? Explain why?

3) Has reading the book changed your attitude about animals? Veterinarians? The British? If so, explain why and how.

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Whose practice did James take over in Hensfield? Describe the difference between the veterinary practice in Hensfield with the one at Skeldale house.

2) What happened to Kim, the Golden Retriever? Who were his owners? Was James successful in helping him?

3) Describe James' experience at the Greyhound Racetract in Hensfleld.

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

(see the answer keys)

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