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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. What gift is Herriot given as payment for this act?
(a) a bag of coins
(b) a used cigar
(c) dinner with the family
(d) a bottle of wine

2. In chapter 12, Tristan is given what responsibility?
(a) answering the early morning calls
(b) taking care of monthly billing and receipts
(c) feeding the stock animals
(d) becoming the housekeeper

3. 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

4. This animal has a number of health issues, many are caused by what?
(a) Mrs. Pumphrey is ill
(b) Mrs. Pumphrey pampers her animal too much
(c) Mrs. Pumphrey is poor
(d) Mrs. Pumphrey is too old to care for her animal

5. Ruth Bellerby asks Herriot to take her to what event?
(a) church
(b) a carnival
(c) a concert
(d) the fair

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the cow the vets visit in chapter 3?

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

3. In chapter 5 Herriot is called to treat a horse that is afflicted with torsion, what is this ailment?

4. Who is supposed to answer the phone each morning at the vet's office?

5. This chapter reveals that Dr. Farnon has a surprising following of _____________.

(see the answer key)

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