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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the book begins what is James Herriot called to do?
(a) put down a horse
(b) help a bull which has gone down and cannot get up
(c) operate on a dog who has be kicked by a horse
(d) deliver a calf

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

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

4. Who has been taking money from the petty cash box?
(a) Miss Harbottle
(b) Tristan
(c) Dr. Farnon
(d) Herriot

5. 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 ears are infected
(d) The intestines are twisted

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens because of this discovery?

2. What has just happened in Tristan's life?

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

4. The Copfield farm is known for what?

5. In chapter nine Tristan and Herriot treat a cow with a condition called prolapse, what is this?

(see the answer key)

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