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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 about Herriot is a surprise to Phin Calvert?
(a) that he will only use new scientific techniques
(b) that he can't decide on appropriate treaments
(c) that he is so rough with the animals
(d) that he didn't use new scientific techniques

2. Who has been taking money from the petty cash box?
(a) Herriot
(b) Tristan
(c) Dr. Farnon
(d) Miss Harbottle

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

4. In chapter 5 Herriot is called to treat a horse that is afflicted with torsion, what is this ailment?
(a) the ears are infected
(b) swollen joints
(c) The intestines are twisted
(d) colic

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal does Mrs. Pumphrey have?

2. Who is Miss Harbottle?

3. What is the result of Herriot's treatment of the animal?

4. When the book begins what is James Herriot called to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do you think the episode with the Coopers is important?

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. What mistake does Herriot make in chapter 32?

9. Briefly explain what a knacker does.

10. How would you describe Herriot?

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