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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the cattle's identifying tattoos located?
(a) on their bellies
(b) on their ears
(c) on their front shoulders
(d) on their hips

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

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

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

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

6. In chapter 46, Herriot has a theory which might be summed up by saying what?
(a) smaller farmers are more apt to faint
(b) women faint quicker than men
(c) men faint quicker than women
(d) the big ones always pass out first

7. What happens to Connie and Herriot?
(a) they get drunk and fall in the mud
(b) they get lost walking a night
(c) they are caught in a terrible thunderstorm
(d) they have a car wreck

8. What activity to Denham and Herriot share in common?
(a) they both bet in the football pools
(b) they both date Helen
(c) they are both vets
(d) they both drive Austins

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

10. What kind of animal does Dr. Farnon treat for a Gypsy family?
(a) a bullock
(b) a milk cow
(c) a billy goat
(d) a pony

11. How would you characterize the Rudd family at the end of this episode?
(a) they couldn't be happier
(b) they have all contracted the same ailment
(c) they are heart broken
(d) they are furious with Herriot

12. What problem does Dr. Farnon constantly have to battle?
(a) his temper
(b) alcoholism
(c) non-paying clients
(d) Herriot's incompetence

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

14. Who are the Altons?
(a) a family of 8 who have a Shorthorn cow that Herriot treats
(b) a family of 6 who raise sheep
(c) a wealthy family who own a dog that Herriot treats
(d) a poor family with a prize pig that Herriot treats

15. How does Tristan wreck the Austin?
(a) he hits a fence
(b) he side swipes another car
(c) he runs into a ditch
(d) he leaves it out of gear

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Connie?

2. Who are the Bramleys?

3. While he is at the Alderson home, what does Herriot ask Mr. Alderson?

4. Who has the opportunity to become the supervising veterinarian at the Northwest Racing Circuit?

5. Who is Tip?

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