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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28 | Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the outcome of Herriot's efforts?
(a) the bull has to be put down
(b) Uncle goes and gets a better qualified vet
(c) a live calf is born
(d) Uncle helps Herriot bury the horse

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

3. 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 puts the horse down
(d) he sits up with the horse until the colic passes

4. Spring is also the time when what procedure is done on yearling horses?
(a) they must be curried
(b) castration
(c) their hoofs are shod
(d) their hoofs are trimmed

5. What is the central issue that Dr. Farnon raises in this confrontation?
(a) Tristan's lack of responsibility
(b) Herriot's handling of animals
(c) Miss Harbottle's handling of the finances
(d) Ruth's advances toward him

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before Herriot and Ruth can leave what family event must take place?

3. Following the prolapse episode, Herriot pulls a practical joke on what character?

4. Dr. Farnon and Herriot stop at what location on their way home?

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

(see the answer key)

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