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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 special talent does Sam Broadbent possess ?
(a) he can whistle loudly
(b) he can ride a horse really well
(c) he can run really fast
(d) he can sound like a fly

2. What happens to Herriot?
(a) he sleeps in the Austin overnight
(b) he gets lost while walking in the blizzard
(c) he goes back to Helen's house and spends the night
(d) he and Tristan have a fight

3. Why does Herriot smell like flowers?
(a) he spent all day in a meadow with flowers
(b) he was wearing Mrs. Hall's coat
(c) he put on some women's purfume
(d) he took a bath in Mrs. Hall's bath salts

4. What problem does Dr. Farnon have with the local butcher?
(a) he has overcharged Dr. Farnon for some sausage
(b) he sales bad meat
(c) he won't pay his bill
(d) he has complained about Herriot

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Helen's animal?

2. Who helps Herriot treat Dan?

3. Why does Dr. Farnon fuss at Herriot?

4. Who are the Taveners?

5. What annual work-related event is taking place in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Herriot has a problem with farmer Sidlow? Why or why not?

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

3. What would be the major drawback to Dr. Farnon being the lead veterinarian at the racetrack?

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

5. What important character is introduced in chapter 40 and how does Herriot meet this person?

6. What important event happens in chapter 48? How does Herriot feel about this event?

7. Why does Dr. Farnon not get the job at the racetrack?

8. What is reason Herriot joins the music society and what is the result?

9. Why does Tristan decide that Herriot should go to a dance?

10. Where do Helen and James Herriot spend their honeymoon and why?

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