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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tristan think is causing Herriot be so frustrated?
(a) his relationship with Dr. Farnon
(b) his misdiagnosis of the calf
(c) his relationship with Helen
(d) the fact he hurt his foot when he kicked a box

2. What annual work-related event is taking place in this chapter?
(a) tuberculosis tests are done
(b) the time when piglets are born
(c) the time when lambs are born
(d) the start of horse racing season

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

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

5. Why does Herriot smell like flowers?
(a) he was wearing Mrs. Hall's coat
(b) he spent all day in a meadow with flowers
(c) he took a bath in Mrs. Hall's bath salts
(d) he put on some women's purfume

6. To whom does the dog named Dan belong?
(a) Phin
(b) Helen
(c) Angus
(d) Connie

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

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

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

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

11. 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

12. What does Dr. Farnon tell Herriot about his career?
(a) that he should look to do something else
(b) that he would like to sell his practice
(c) that he must learn to be more caring
(d) that one day he will be a partner in the practice

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

14. What does Dr. Farnon convince Herriot to do?
(a) take over the practice
(b) buy the Austin
(c) begin to mentor Tristan
(d) ask Helen to marry him (Herriot)

15. What happens to Miss Stubbs' dog, Ben?
(a) he runs away
(b) he has to have surgery
(c) he starves to death when she becomes ill
(d) he dies next to her bed

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity is Herriot involved in which is illegal?

2. After "bleeding" the animal, what does Dr. Farnon prescribe?

3. Who tries to help Herriot with his diagnosis?

4. What does Herriot learn about Mr. Skipton?

5. Who are the Bramleys?

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