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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. Herriot has to go and stay with what character?
(a) Angus Grier
(b) Crawford
(c) Don Collins
(d) Mrs. Pumphrey

2. The Copfield farm is known for what?
(a) the wool from its sheep
(b) the size of its hogs
(c) the stable of horses
(d) wild cattle

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

4. Dr. Farnon has to do surgery on a cow that has what problem?
(a) mastitis
(b) a wire stuck in its second stomach
(c) it can't deliver its calf
(d) milk fever

5. What is given to Herriot at the end of this chapter?
(a) a bottle of wine
(b) a bag of coins
(c) a used cigar
(d) a cup of coffee

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the treatment that the doctors' recommend?

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

3. Why does Miss Harbottle come to the vet's office?

4. Who goes to Crawford's farm to deliver some ointment?

5. What treatment does Herriot recommend and finally carry out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe Angus Grier.

2. Explain briefly how chapters 14 and 15 continue to show us Tristan's lack of responsibility?

3. What unpleasant task does Herriot deal with in chapter 25?

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

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

6. In Chapter 5, Herriot has to make a difficult decision; how does the character Soames make the decision more difficult?

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

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

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

10. How does Herriot astound Phin Calvert with his treatments?

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