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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Dick Rudd just purchased?
(a) a prize Shorthorn cow
(b) a whole flock of sheep
(c) a registered stallion
(d) an award winning show dog

2. What kind of animals does Herriot treat, with a new vaccine, for the Bramleys?
(a) puppies
(b) kittens
(c) calves
(d) piglets

3. Why does Herriot go to Mr. Kay's farm ?
(a) to treat an ill horse
(b) to help round up the cows
(c) to help deliver a calf
(d) to test his cows for disease

4. Who is Dick Rudd?
(a) a local farmer who will not share any of his belongings
(b) a very poor local farmer
(c) a very rich local farmer
(d) a local farmer who is single

5. Who is The Major?
(a) Dr. Farnon's father
(b) Herriot's father
(c) the local constable
(d) Dr. Farnon's favorite non-paying customer

6. What is wrong with Dan?
(a) something in his stomach
(b) a dislocated hip
(c) rabies
(d) a broken leg

7. While he is at the Alderson home, what does Herriot ask Mr. Alderson?
(a) if he can go to work on his farm
(b) if he can marry Helen
(c) if he can take Helen to London
(d) if he can buy his car

8. What is wrong the the man who collapses in front of Herriot and Helen?
(a) he is drunk
(b) he is having a seizure
(c) he has had a heart attack
(d) he has been shot

9. What happens to Dr. Farnon while at the horsetrack?
(a) he gets very drunk
(b) he meets an old enemy
(c) he falls and gets hurt badly
(d) he is asked to put a horse down

10. Where do Herriot and Helen go on their second date?
(a) on a walk
(b) to the cinema
(c) to a dance
(d) to the hotel restaurant

11. Who is Queenie?
(a) Mr. Worley's sow
(b) Mr. Worley's dog
(c) Mr. Worley's horse
(d) Mr. Worley's milk cow

12. What major event happens in Herriot's life in this final chapter?
(a) he finally buys his own place
(b) he marries Helen
(c) Dr. Farnon dies
(d) he starts his own practice

13. Herriot is treating a sick calf, what is the diagnosis?
(a) milk fever
(b) mastitis
(c) diptheria
(d) lead poisoning

14. What is the family name of the cattle farmers who are four brothers?
(a) the Hugills
(b) the Collins
(c) the Griers
(d) the Meadows

15. In chapter 49, what is wrong with the Austin?
(a) it is out of gas
(b) it has a flat tire
(c) it has lost its brakes
(d) it will not start

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Bramleys?

2. Why won't Dr. Farnon have it fixed?

3. Who does Herriot begin to date regularly?

4. What character interrupts the trip to the Northwest Racing Circuit?

5. What does Dr. Farnon have a chance to do while at the horsetrack?

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