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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. Spring brings a new activity for Herriot, what is it?
(a) dancing
(b) lambing
(c) delivering calves
(d) gardening

2. In chapter 20 who does Dr. Farnon confront?
(a) Ruth
(b) Miss Harbottle
(c) Herriot
(d) Tristan

3. What is the treatment that the doctors' recommend?
(a) Ticki Woo is to come stay at Skedale House for 2 weeks
(b) Ticki Woo is put on a liquid diet
(c) Ticki Woo has to have surgery
(d) Ticki Woo is sewn up

4. What does Jeff Mallock do for a living?
(a) he is a knacker
(b) he is a farmer
(c) he is a vet
(d) he is a pub owner

5. Chapter 16 is occupied primarily with the story of Tristan and what task?
(a) Cleaning the house
(b) Working the hunting mare
(c) Trying to get the hens to lay eggs
(d) Feeding the pigs

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Herriot to a party?

2. What ailment does Mr. Handshaw's cow have?

3. Who is ill in this chapter?

4. What is the outcome of the treatment for Ticki Woo?

5. In chapter 24, there is another problem between what two characters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe how Tristan handles a tough assignment in chapter 24.

2. Chapter 11 deals with what kind of relationship?

3. How would you describe Tristan and Dr. Farnon's relationship?

4. What happens in chapter 31 that helps to show Herriot's human side?

5. Briefly describe Angus Grier.

6. How do the events in chapter 37 reflect Dr. Farnon's lack of consistentcy?

7. Herriot is from the city. What does chapter 10 show us about the difference between the way rural folk approach life and how urban residents approach life?

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

9. How would you describe Herriot?

10. How does Herriot stand up for what is right in chapter 28?

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