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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. Who is Harold Denham?
(a) a local constable
(b) a local pub owner
(c) a local farmer
(d) a local millionaire
2. What are they doing the first time he asks her out?
(a) watching a concert
(b) washing dishes
(c) working on a calf
(d) walking in a meadow
3. What does Herriot do so he can see Helen more often?
(a) he joins the music society
(b) he calls her often
(c) he takes her to a dance every week
(d) he checks on her animals on a regular basis
4. Why does Dr. Farnon fuss at Herriot?
(a) for not fixing the car
(b) for not telling him about the car
(c) for not having Tristan fix the car
(d) for denting up the car
5. What is wrong with Helen's animal?
(a) a broken leg
(b) a high fever
(c) a bone in its throat
(d) a rubber ball in its stomach
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the family name of the cattle farmers who are four brothers?
2. Where do Herriot and Helen go on their second date?
3. What does Dr. Farnon use to clean the windshield of his car?
4. Who is Tip?
5. What does he have to do to the animals?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do you think Herriot wants to take Helen to a movie about the Scots?
2. Through out chapter 46, Herriot gives anecdotes to prove a point, what is the point?
3. Dr. Farnon has many problems, but he has one that seems to be the worst. What is it, and has he done anything to try and solve it?
4. In chapter 58, Herriot describes a man's cow who has some bad habits. What are they?
5. What would be the major drawback to Dr. Farnon being the lead veterinarian at the racetrack?
6. What amusing events happen to Tristan in chapter 39?
7. Do you think Herriot has a problem with farmer Sidlow? Why or why not?
8. What seems to upset Miss Stubbs about her impending death, and what does Herriot tell her that seems to give her comfort?
9. Briefly describe what it means for a horse to founder.
10. List four things Herriot tells us about Tim Alton.
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