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All Things Bright and Beautiful Quiz

James Herriot
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All Things Bright and Beautiful Quiz

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1)

Who is Herriot with when they see the monk at night? (from Chapters 15-17)

Horace Dawson.
Tristan.
Siegfried.
Deputy Claude Blenkiron.
2)

How are Mr. Clark's five calves when Herriot returns the next day? (from Chapters 45-48)

A little improvement all around.
So bad Mr. Clark has already called the knackerman.
About the same.
One is worse, the rest are better.
3)

What made Ben Ashby rethink getting a closer look at Harry Sumner's heifer? (from Chapters 18-19)

Monty, Harry Sumner's bull.
Ben has arthritus and couldn't make it over the fence.
Herriot advised him not to.
No one wanted to go with him into the pasture.
4)

Why does Herriot get ill while waiting for Dinah with Granville? (from Chapters 15-17)

The farm they went to smelled horribly.
He came down with a flu going around.
Granville gave him some tonic that made him ill.
He felt obliged to eat and drink what Granville served him.
5)

How was Badger's death significant to Harland Grange? (from Chapters 18-19)

He was every worker's favorite horse.
He was the only stallion.
He was the last work horse.
He was their only prized show horse.
6)

What was Colonel Bosworth's reason for seeing Herriot? (from Chapters 23-26)

His terrior, Emmit was not eating.
His cat, Maudie was struck by a car.
His collie, Sam was injured in a fight.
His rabbit, Duchess was attacked by dogs.
7)

What can Herriot do for Mr. Clark's five calves? (from Chapters 45-48)

Not much that would help.
E coli antiserum and astringent powders.
Make them as warm and comfortable as possible.
All of the above.
8)

How does Mrs. Hammond's Irish Setter respond as Herriot treated a bad injury on his paw? (from Chapters 45-48)

He snarled and growled the whole time.
He whined and groveled and tried to escape.
He waited patiently, only flinching a little when it hurt.
He submitted to the treatment but afterward always barked at Herriot.
9)

Why does Mrs. Bond ask Herriot not to bring Tristan back? (from Chapters 20-22)

Tristan flirted with her daughter.
Boris took an instant disliking to him.
Tristan was rude to her.
Tristan got all the cats riled up chasing Boris.
10)

Why did Harry Sumner get Monty? (from Chapters 18-19)

Because something had been attacking his cows.
Because he was for sale at the fair for almost nothing.
To improve his herd.
Monty was given to him because he was mean.
11)

What dampens Herriot's spirits when he is attending the Daffodil Ball? (from Chapters 34-37)

He gets called away to see a bull.
Tristan is spending all his time with a girl and he's left all alone.
The girl he is with is loud and rude.
He sees Helen dancing with Richard Edmundson.
12)

Why was Roland Partridge considered an unlikely character in Darrowby? (from Chapters 23-26)

Although his background was farming he was an artist.
He prefered cats to dogs,
He dressed unusually.
He refused to buy a house and lived off the land.
13)

What would Cliff do after he fought with his wife? (from Chapters 18-19)

Make her sleep outside.
Go to the stables and spend the night with the horses.
Throw himself into his work.
Disapear for a few days and return as if nothing had happened.
14)

What does Siegfried do to get even with Walt Bennett? (from Chapters 38-40)

He charges him ten pounds for a job that usually costs one or two.
Lets his dog bite him.
Ridicules his horse to a group in a pub.
Turns him into the authorities for animal abuse.
15)

Which of the following best describes Zoe, Granville's wife? (from Chapters 15-17)

A quiet and subdued domestic wife.
A bitter and sarcastic older woman.
A warm and welcoming home matron.
A radiant and independent beauty.
16)

Why is Siegfried able to comply with Miss Dooley's request? (from Chapters 31-33)

He happens to be there at the right time.
He is more accomodating that Herriot.
He and Miss Dooley are good friends.
He has more experience.
17)

What job do Herriot and Siegfried do for Walt Bennett? (from Chapters 38-40)

Geld a colt.
Treat an abscess in an old workhorse.
Saving a colicing horse.
Remove a tumor from a horse's eye.
18)

What has Mr. Kitson decided to do with the dying ewe in the corner? (from Chapters 27-30)

Do everything he can to save her.
Call the knackerman.
Let her "take her chances" and see if she lives or dies.
Butcher her that evening.
19)

What is Tristan able to get from the farmers that Herriot is not? (from Chapters 41-44)

Respect.
Sympathy.
Drinks.
Friendship.
20)

Why does Herriot whisper when he is having some drinks at the Drover's Arms? (from Chapters 45-48)

He has a sore throat.
He is afraid Magnus, a little dog, will hear him.
The place is really quiet.
Whenever he speaks normally the parrot screams.
21)

What does Herriot go to see Boris for? (from Chapters 20-22)

Worms.
Vaccinations.
A broken leg.
A bone stuck in his teeth.
22)

What saves Herriot from being squashed by Mr. Dacre's bull? (from Chapters 31-33)

Rotten boards that give way.
A cow walks by the window.
The bull gets bored.
Mr. Dacre intervenes by slapping the bull.
23)

Why didn't Herriot refuse the refills of whiskey and food? (from Chapters 23-26)

He enjoyed the taste too much to refuse.
He knew it would be a long night.
Granville would have taken it personally.
He was too hungry to bother.
24)

What mistake does Herriot make each time he visits Miss Dooley? (from Chapters 31-33)

He arrives at the wrong time.
He misdiagnoses Cindy's condition.
He calls her by the wrong name.
He forgets to bring the right drugs.
25)

How long does it take Granville to work on Dinah? (from Chapters 15-17)

Minutes.
A couple hours.
Almost an hour.
Almost all day.
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