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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 deliver a calf
(b) to test his cows for disease
(c) to treat an ill horse
(d) to help round up the cows

2. Who do Connie and Herriot see unexpectedly?
(a) Angus Grier
(b) Helen
(c) Tristan
(d) Dr. Farnon

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

4. Why does Tristan end up driving the Austin?
(a) he had wrecked his own car
(b) its the only car the veterinarians own
(c) he has sold his car
(d) his car has a bad battery

5. Who does Herriot have to borrow shoes from?
(a) Helen's father
(b) Dr. Farnon
(c) Angus Grier
(d) Tristan

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herriot learn about Mr. Skipton?

2. In chapter 49, what is wrong with the Austin?

3. Herriot is treating a sick calf, what is the diagnosis?

4. What is wrong with Helen's animal?

5. What is the name of the region where Herriot is living?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What important responsibility does Herriot take on in chapter 41? Why is this so important?

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

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

5. How would you describe Herriot's relationship with farmer Worley and why?

6. 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?

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

8. List four things Herriot tells us about Tim Alton.

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

10. The Austin has not had brakes in weeks. What convinces Dr. Farnon to have the brakes fixed?

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