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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24 | Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 20 who does Dr. Farnon confront?
(a) Miss Harbottle
(b) Tristan
(c) Herriot
(d) Ruth

2. Herriot is called home because the hen's have escaped; where are they found?
(a) in a tree
(b) in a neighbor's garden
(c) they are not found
(d) under the house

3. Who is Tristan?
(a) Dr. Farnon's cousin
(b) Dr. Farnon's brother
(c) Herriot's brother
(d) Herriot's cousin

4. Before Herriot and Ruth can leave what family event must take place?
(a) saying goodbye to Ruth's brother
(b) children put to bed
(c) family dinner
(d) Ruth must read to her younger siblings

5. What treatment does Herriot recommend and finally carry out?
(a) he gives the horse a painkilling shot
(b) he rubs down the horse with marshmellow ointment
(c) he sits up with the horse until the colic passes
(d) he puts the horse down

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift is Herriot given as payment for this act?

2. A local resident shares a remedy for lameness with Herriot; what is the remedy?

3. Tristan does not do his new job well, what is the result?

4. In chapter 12, Tristan is given what responsibility?

5. Who tells the story about the sow's ear?

(see the answer key)

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