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

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

3. What is wrong the the man who collapses in front of Herriot and Helen?
(a) he has had a heart attack
(b) he is having a seizure
(c) he has been shot
(d) he is drunk

4. What is wrong with Helen's animal?
(a) a bone in its throat
(b) a broken leg
(c) a rubber ball in its stomach
(d) a high fever

5. What annual work-related event is taking place in this chapter?
(a) tuberculosis tests are done
(b) the time when piglets are born
(c) the start of horse racing season
(d) the time when lambs are born

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animals does Herriot have to work on when he goes to the Skipton farm?

2. In the end, what does Herriot buy from the butcher?

3. Who tries to help Herriot with his diagnosis?

4. Who helps Herriot treat Dan?

5. What activity is Herriot involved in which is illegal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What amusing events happen to Tristan in chapter 39?

2. What is the whole point in chapter 66?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Briefly describe what it means for a horse to founder.

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

10. 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?

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