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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 does Herriot find when he undoes Kim's bandages for the last time?

2. What does Herriot like to do with Mr. Potts?

3. How many pills does Herriot give Mr. Bailey to cure his dog?

4. What does Cobb give Herriot every time he treats his beagle?

5. What is the name of the pub that Cotteral uses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Judy doing when Herriot visits Eric's farm for the third time?

2. What does Herriot do when he hears about the death of Mr. Potts?

3. What is wrong with Jake when Roddy brings him in to the clinic?

4. What does Herriot prescribe for Mr. Pinkerton's dog?

5. What happens to Skipper when Jingo dies, and how is he saved?

6. Why do men in Darroby get funny haircuts on Sundays?

7. What happens when the two new dogs of the Whithorns are brought to the clinic for a check-up?

8. What happens after Digger goes blind?

9. What strange habit does Brandy have?

10. What kind of things does Herriot do to try and cure Brandy of his pneumonia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why does Herriot choose these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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