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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Herriot feel like he was really called to do when he got to the Derrick's house?
(a) Find a new home for a goat.
(b) Look at the animal food.
(c) Referee a marital spat.
(d) Plant a garden.

2. What was unexpected to Herriot about his second trip of the book?
(a) It was on the same ship.
(b) The pay was less than promised.
(c) He was the only veterinarian on the trip.
(d) He was travelling by plane.

3. What kind of party did Herriot crash in Istanbul?
(a) Anniversary.
(b) Birthday.
(c) Wedding.
(d) Bar Mitvah.

4. What was wrong with Ron Cundall's dog?
(a) He cut his paw.
(b) He was bit by a snake.
(c) He had a bone in his throat.
(d) His back legs were paralyzed.

5. What did Herriot credit his seaworthiness to?
(a) Sturdy build.
(b) Full stomach.
(c) Bloodlines.
(d) Distracted mind.

6. What started Rosie's talent that Herriot loved so much?
(a) An old record.
(b) A radiogram.
(c) A journal entry.
(d) A choir concert.

7. When did Herriot hate having to work?
(a) Holidays.
(b) Early mornings.
(c) Nights.
(d) Sundays.

8. How did Herriot try to pay for himself to get home from Istanbul?
(a) IOU notes.
(b) Company check.
(c) Cash.
(d) Personal check.

9. What did Herriot first think Biggins's cow had died of?
(a) Tumors.
(b) Rabies.
(c) Anthrax.
(d) Infection.

10. What did Rosie become?
(a) A veterinarian.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A nurse.
(d) A doctor.

11. What did Herriot enjoy about his trip back from Istanbul?
(a) The sounds.
(b) The chance to relax.
(c) The scenery.
(d) The conversation.

12. What was wrong with the cow that almost hurt Rosie?
(a) It had a prolapsed uterus.
(b) It had an abcess.
(c) It had an infection.
(d) It had a tumor.

13. What did Siegfried inject Biggins's cow with?
(a) Vitamins.
(b) Immunizations.
(c) Penicillan.
(d) Antibodies.

14. Why did Herriot have to sign a waiver before heading home from Istanbul?
(a) He paid in a different way.
(b) The aircraft was dangerous.
(c) He was travelling with animals.
(d) He was not a regular passenger.

15. What was Jack Scott's occupation?
(a) Therapist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dog was Brandy?

2. What kind of animal did Herriot look after on his second trip in the book?

3. What did the Derrick's animal eat?

4. What happened shortly after two brothers bought insurance policies?

5. What talent did Rosie have that Herriot loved?

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