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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. Why does Herriot go to Mr. Kay's farm ?
(a) to help round up the cows
(b) to treat an ill horse
(c) to test his cows for disease
(d) to help deliver a calf

2. Why is Herriot caught in a fierce snow storm?
(a) Tristan took a wrong turn and they got lost
(b) he stayed too late a pub and drank too much
(c) he was out too late with Helen
(d) he trying to find a farm to answer a call

3. What does he have to do to the animals?
(a) float their teeth
(b) give them shots
(c) worm them
(d) trim their hooves

4. On another occasion when a farmer faints, Herriot leaves the farmer's change on a pail, how much does the farmer say he is short?
(a) 1 mil
(b) 10 shillings
(c) 1 pound
(d) a shilling

5. Who is Queenie?
(a) Mr. Worley's sow
(b) Mr. Worley's dog
(c) Mr. Worley's milk cow
(d) Mr. Worley's horse

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is The Major?

3. What happens when Tristan drives the Land Rover?

4. Herriot intends to bet on a horse, but misses the race. How did the horse he wanted to place his money on do in the race?

5. What does Herriot do so he can see Helen more often?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Herriot do to make a point to the local butcher about paying his bill?

3. What is the whole point in chapter 66?

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

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

6. What seems to upset Miss Stubbs about her impending death, and what does Herriot tell her that seems to give her comfort?

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

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

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

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

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