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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This chapter reveals that Dr. Farnon has a surprising following of _____________.
(a) women
(b) children
(c) interns
(d) cattle breeders

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

3. What does Herriot realize is true about Angus Grier and Mrs. Mallard
(a) they are neighbors
(b) they are siblings
(c) they are enemies
(d) they are having an affair

4. What treatment does Herriot recommend and finally carry out?
(a) he sits up with the horse until the colic passes
(b) he puts the horse down
(c) he gives the horse a painkilling shot
(d) he rubs down the horse with marshmellow ointment

5. Herriot is called home because the hen's have escaped; where are they found?
(a) they are not found
(b) under the house
(c) in a tree
(d) in a neighbor's garden

6. Tristan does not do his new job well, what is the result?
(a) many angry clients
(b) the animals begin to suffer
(c) urgent calls are missed
(d) the house begins to become dirty and cluttered

7. Who tells the story about the sow's ear?
(a) Dr. Harnon
(b) Tristan
(c) Miss Harbottle
(d) Herriot

8. What job does Tristan have to do for Dr. Farnon?
(a) deliver a calf
(b) lance a sow's ear
(c) work out his hunting mare
(d) clean the house

9. Who invites Herriot to a party?
(a) Dr. Farnon
(b) Tricki Woo
(c) Tristan
(d) Ruth

10. What other diagnosis does Herriot make?
(a) lead poisoning
(b) a broken pelvis
(c) a weak heart
(d) torn ligaments

11. During this account an animal does something to Herriot, what is it?
(a) a horse picks him up by its mouth
(b) a horse kicks him
(c) a cat attacks him
(d) a dog bites him on the hand

12. New hens and piglets come to live at Skedale house, who is to care for them?
(a) Tristan
(b) Miss Harbottle
(c) Herriot
(d) Dr. Farnon

13. What is the treatment for the ailing bull in this chapter?
(a) spraying him down with cold water
(b) lancing his ear
(c) castration
(d) epson salt

14. What happens because of this discovery?
(a) Dr. Farnon and Tristan have a fight
(b) Herriot must repay the money
(c) Dr. Farnon and Herriot have a fight
(d) Miss Harbottle scolds Dr. Farnon

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal does Terry Watson own and Herriot treats?

2. Who is Miss Harbottle?

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

4. Chapter 16 is occupied primarily with the story of Tristan and what task?

5. In chapter 31, what is Herriot called on to do?

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