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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 5 Herriot is called to treat a horse that is afflicted with torsion, what is this ailment?
(a) swollen joints
(b) colic
(c) The intestines are twisted
(d) the ears are infected

2. Who is supposed to answer the phone each morning at the vet's office?
(a) Tristan
(b) Herriot
(c) Broadman
(d) Farnon

3. Dr. Farnon and Herriot stop at what location on their way home?
(a) a local farm
(b) a local pub
(c) the parson's house
(d) the home of Farnon's mistress

4. Tristan does not do his new job well, what is the result?
(a) the house begins to become dirty and cluttered
(b) many angry clients
(c) urgent calls are missed
(d) the animals begin to suffer

5. What has just happened in Tristan's life?
(a) he has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness
(b) he has just gotten out of jail
(c) he has just failed his veterinarian exams.
(d) he has just left his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Harbottle come to the vet's office?

2. What is the name of Dr. Farnon's home?

3. New hens and piglets come to live at Skedale house, who is to care for them?

4. In chapter 11, what must Herriot do, which is difficult?

5. Herriot is called home because the hen's have escaped; where are they found?

(see the answer key)

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