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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. What is the name of Mr. Rington's dog?

2. Who tells James about Paul's suicide?

3. Early in his veterinary practice how many dogs traveled everywhere with Siegfried in his car?

4. What brand of cigarette does Tristan smoke?

5. What is the name of the elderly man James and Sam meet every day on their stroll by the river before lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Mount and his relationship with Tristan.

2. What is the incident involving Mr. Moverley's expensive Ayreshire cow?

3. Describe James' first solo flight.

4. What does James remember from his childhood about how he spent every weekend from Easter to October?

5. Describe Mr. Barge and his occupation.

6. What happens when David, a student considering becoming a veterinarian, goes on rounds with James?

7. Describe Len Hampson and the situation with his pig.

8. What happens on the evening when Siegfried tells Tristan to stay at Skeldale house all evening?

9. What's the name of Roddy's dog and what kind of emergency surgery does James perform on him?

10. Why is does Tristan have to stay home all evening at Skeldale house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) What problem did Cedric, Mrs. Rumney's dog have? Why did the dog and Con Fenton end up being a perfect match?

2) Describe Wesley Binks. What was his relationship with James at first and how did it change and why?

3) Tell about what happened when Tristan took over the cooking at Skeldale house for a week. What did he cook? What accident did he have?

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) Most of the book is comprised of flash backs and stories James recalls from his life in Darrowby. Do you think this is a good writing technique. Do you think James' memories of his life at Skeldale House and with Helen helped James to survive being in the military better? How? Do you

think that that might be a coping mechanism that POWs also use?

2) Of all the stories James tells in this book which one stands out to you as the funniest? Explain why.

3) Which of the stories in the book did you find the most moving or touching? Retell the story briefly and tell why you chose that one.

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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