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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 is also the time when what procedure is done on yearling horses?
(a) castration
(b) their hoofs are shod
(c) their hoofs are trimmed
(d) they must be curried

2. Where does the dog spend the night?
(a) in Herriot's room
(b) outside on the porch
(c) in Tristan's room
(d) in front of the fire

3. What is a knacker?
(a) a person who takes and uses or sells spare animal renderings
(b) it is a person who works for a pub owner
(c) it is an ailment in cows
(d) it is a poisonous plant

4. What does Herriot realize is true about Angus Grier and Mrs. Mallard
(a) they are siblings
(b) they are enemies
(c) they are neighbors
(d) they are having an affair

5. What is wrong with the cow the vets visit in chapter 3?
(a) it needs help delivering
(b) mastitis
(c) it has a sore mouth
(d) it has a sore hoof

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 11, what must Herriot do, which is difficult?

2. Herriot falls asleep after the party while he is doing what?

3. Who is Terry Watson?

4. In chapter nine Tristan and Herriot treat a cow with a condition called prolapse, what is this?

5. The Copfield farm is known for what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Briefly describe the embarrassing event that happens to Herriot in this chapter.

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

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

5. What mistake does Herriot make in chapter 32?

6. Briefly explain what a knacker does.

7. What community disaster involving Tristan happens in chapter 16?

8. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?

9. 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?

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

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