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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) Tristan took a wrong turn and they got lost
(c) he was out too late with Helen
(d) he trying to find a farm to answer a call

2. Who are the Bramleys?
(a) the family who owns the house where Helen lives
(b) a family with a prize Shorthorn cow
(c) a poor family with 7 children
(d) a family of 4 bachelors and a sister who is a spinster

3. What character interrupts the trip to the Northwest Racing Circuit?
(a) Stewie Brannon
(b) Mr. Tavener
(c) Helen
(d) Phin Cannon

4. What activity is Herriot involved in which is illegal?
(a) taking money from Dr. Farnon
(b) acting as a vet without a license
(c) giving drugs away
(d) drinking at 1a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Herriot wear to his first date with Helen?
(a) a veterinarians coat
(b) a suit he's had since he was 17
(c) a tweed jacket
(d) a pair of trousers and a shirt and tie

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

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

13. Where do they go to eat?
(a) to a restaurant in London
(b) back to Skedale house
(c) a local inn and pub
(d) the nicest restaurant in town at a hotel

14. What is wrong with Helen's animal?
(a) a bone in its throat
(b) a rubber ball in its stomach
(c) a high fever
(d) a broken leg

15. What is unique about Helen compared to the other characters in the book?
(a) she is from Herriot's home town
(b) she is blind
(c) she is a young woman about Herriot's age
(d) she is married to a very mean man

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Herriot smell like flowers?

2. Who do Connie and Herriot see unexpectedly?

3. Who are the Altons?

4. What does Herriot learn about Mr. Skipton?

5. Where do Herriot and Helen go on their second date?

(see the answer keys)

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