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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 54 | Chapter 55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Herriot intends to bet on a horse, but misses the race. How did the horse he wanted to place his money on do in the race?
(a) shows in 3rd at 10 to 1 odds
(b) wins at 10 to 1 odds
(c) places in 2nd at 10 to 1 odds
(d) doesn't finish at all

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

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

4. What new title and responsibility does Herriot take on?
(a) Local Minister of the Anglican Church
(b) Local Veterinary Inspector for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
(c) Local Veterinary Inspector of the Local Constable
(d) Local Constable of the Dales

5. What joke does a farmer play on Herriot?
(a) has him try to catch some wild cattle
(b) has him check the udders on a bull
(c) has him check out a sheep that is really a goat
(d) has him check out a mean cow

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Worley?

2. What happens to Miss Stubbs' dog, Ben?

3. A local resident shares a remedy for lameness with Herriot; what is the remedy?

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

5. Chapter 18 focuses on Herriot remembering an event which took place where?

(see the answer key)

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