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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 interesting custom does Herriot observe in the Cooper's home?
(a) eating fresh sausage
(b) putting their feet in hot water
(c) eating a meal on the floor
(d) not speaking at a meal

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

3. Chapter 16 is occupied primarily with the story of Tristan and what task?
(a) Working the hunting mare
(b) Trying to get the hens to lay eggs
(c) Feeding the pigs
(d) Cleaning the house

4. Following the prolapse episode, Herriot pulls a practical joke on what character?
(a) Tristan
(b) Dr. Farnon
(c) Seigfried
(d) Broadman

5. Tristan next is asked to care for a dog which has what problem?
(a) it is lame
(b) it has been abandoned
(c) it is about to have puppies
(d) it has just had a tumor removed

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What treatment does Herriot recommend and finally carry out?

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

5. This animal has a number of health issues, many are caused by what?

(see the answer key)

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