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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 Herriot do so he can see Helen more often?
(a) he calls her often
(b) he checks on her animals on a regular basis
(c) he takes her to a dance every week
(d) he joins the music society

2. What character interrupts the trip to the Northwest Racing Circuit?
(a) Mr. Tavener
(b) Stewie Brannon
(c) Helen
(d) Phin Cannon

3. Where are the cattle's identifying tattoos located?
(a) on their bellies
(b) on their ears
(c) on their hips
(d) on their front shoulders

4. What kind of animals does Herriot treat, with a new vaccine, for the Bramleys?
(a) puppies
(b) piglets
(c) kittens
(d) calves

5. Herriot is treating a sick calf, what is the diagnosis?
(a) mastitis
(b) diptheria
(c) lead poisoning
(d) milk fever

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is The Major?

2. What special talent does Sam Broadbent possess ?

3. What are they doing the first time he asks her out?

4. What happens to Herriot?

5. Who has the opportunity to become the supervising veterinarian at the Northwest Racing Circuit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Herriot save the Rudd's cow?

2. When Helen comes to the office with her dog what does Herriot do?

3. Briefly describe Herriot's encounter with a Great Dane.

4. Through out chapter 46, Herriot gives anecdotes to prove a point, what is the point?

5. Do you think Herriot had fun at the dance to which he and Connie went? Why or why not?

6. What does Dr. Farnon do to Herriot in chapter 65 and why does he do it?

7. What happens when Herriot responds to a call in the middle of a snowstorm?

8. What major mistake does Herriot make early on when he is inspecting for tuberculosis?

9. The Rudd's are a large, poor farming family. What does Herriot discover about how they have enough for everyone at mealtime?

10. Why do you think Herriot wants to take Helen to a movie about the Scots?

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