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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Mallard say is wrong with her dog?
(a) it can't get up
(b) it has a tumor
(c) excessive urination
(d) it has a bone in its throat

2. During this account an animal does something to Herriot, what is it?
(a) a horse picks him up by its mouth
(b) a dog bites him on the hand
(c) a cat attacks him
(d) a horse kicks him

3. This chapter highlights a character fault of Dr. Farnon, what is it?
(a) he drinks heavily
(b) his lack of consistency
(c) he constantly lies
(d) he misuses his money

4. Who is ill in this chapter?
(a) Tristan
(b) Ticki Woo
(c) Herriot
(d) Angus Grier

5. In chapter 31, what is Herriot called on to do?
(a) put down a cow
(b) treat an ill ewe
(c) lance a pig's ear
(d) help a mare with a delivery

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff Mallock do for a living?

2. Herriot treats a cow in this chapter, what is her ailment?

3. Who is supposed to answer the phone each morning at the vet's office?

4. Chapter 16 is occupied primarily with the story of Tristan and what task?

5. What does Herriot realize is true about Angus Grier and Mrs. Mallard

Short Essay Questions

1. What lesson do you think Herriot learns in chapter 34?

2. How would you describe Herriot?

3. How does Herriot help Ticki Woo in chapter 30.

4. Briefly explain the compelling episode with the farmer named Watson.

5. Who is Miss Harbottle and why does she get upset with Dr. Farnon?

6. The book shares a lot of difficult stories about caring for animals in distress. Chapter 9 focuses on another aspect of this veterinary practice, what is this chapter's focus?

7. Briefly describe Angus Grier.

8. In chapter 21, Tristan is given a very tough assignment. What is the task and what do you think it says about Dr. Farnon?

9. In what amusing way does Mrs. Pumphrey describe Herriot's relationship with her animals?

10. Ticki Woo shows up in chapter 13 and reappears later in the book. Why do you think Herriot includes accounts of Ticki Woo and its owner?

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