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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. What is noticeable about Mr. Tavener's physical condition?
(a) his hands shake
(b) he is very much overweight
(c) he has a distinct limp
(d) he cannot speak

4. What kind of animals does Herriot have to work on when he goes to the Skipton farm?
(a) cows
(b) sheep
(c) horses
(d) pigs

5. Who has the opportunity to become the supervising veterinarian at the Northwest Racing Circuit?
(a) Angus Grier
(b) Tristan
(c) Herriot
(d) Dr. Farnon

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

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

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

9. Why is progress so difficult for Herriot to make with his relationship with Helen?
(a) Helen lives so far away
(b) Helen's boyfriend
(c) his own shyness
(d) Helen's shyness

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

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

12. After "bleeding" the animal, what does Dr. Farnon prescribe?
(a) a new trial vaccine
(b) letting it stand in a stream
(c) a round of antibiotics
(d) no food for 3 days

13. What joke does a farmer play on Herriot?
(a) has him try to catch some wild cattle
(b) has him check out a sheep that is really a goat
(c) has him check out a mean cow
(d) has him check the udders on a bull

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What new title and responsibility does Herriot take on?

2. What is wrong with the animal?

3. How would you characterize the Rudd family at the end of this episode?

4. What does Dr. Farnon lose at the horsetrack?

5. Why is Herriot called to the Alderson's home?

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