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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Herriot caught in a fierce snow storm?
(a) he stayed too late a pub and drank too much
(b) he trying to find a farm to answer a call
(c) Tristan took a wrong turn and they got lost
(d) he was out too late with Helen

2. Why does Tristan end up driving the Austin?
(a) he has sold his car
(b) his car has a bad battery
(c) its the only car the veterinarians own
(d) he had wrecked his own car

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

4. What does Herriot do so he can see Helen more often?
(a) he calls her often
(b) he takes her to a dance every week
(c) he checks on her animals on a regular basis
(d) he joins the music society

5. What special talent does Sam Broadbent possess ?
(a) he can ride a horse really well
(b) he can run really fast
(c) he can whistle loudly
(d) he can sound like a fly

6. Why is Herriot called to the Alderson's home?
(a) because Helen's mother is ill
(b) to operate on their dog
(c) to put down a horse
(d) to help deliver a calf

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

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

9. What happens to Herriot?
(a) he and Tristan have a fight
(b) he gets lost while walking in the blizzard
(c) he sleeps in the Austin overnight
(d) he goes back to Helen's house and spends the night

10. What problem does Dr. Farnon have with the local butcher?
(a) he has complained about Herriot
(b) he sales bad meat
(c) he won't pay his bill
(d) he has overcharged Dr. Farnon for some sausage

11. Who helps Herriot treat Dan?
(a) Angus
(b) Helen
(c) Dr. Farnon
(d) Tristan

12. 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 mean cow
(d) has him check out a sheep that is really a goat

13. In the end, what does Herriot buy from the butcher?
(a) sausage
(b) a bone saw
(c) some bad meat
(d) a car

14. On another occasion when a farmer faints, Herriot leaves the farmer's change on a pail, how much does the farmer say he is short?
(a) 1 mil
(b) a shilling
(c) 1 pound
(d) 10 shillings

15. What is the name of the region where Herriot is living?
(a) Devonshire
(b) Middlesborough
(c) Yorkshire
(d) Wales

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the animal?

2. What is noticeable about Mr. Tavener's physical condition?

3. What does Dr. Farnon use to clean the windshield of his car?

4. Who tries to help Herriot with his diagnosis?

5. What is wrong with the animal?

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