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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Herriot is called home because the hen's have escaped; where are they found?
2. What is Herriot doing when he first meets Dr. Farnon?
3. A local resident shares a remedy for lameness with Herriot; what is the remedy?
4. This chapter reveals that Dr. Farnon has a surprising following of _____________.
5. What is the outcome of Herriot's treatment of the cow?
Short Essay Questions
1. Herriot is from the city. What does chapter 10 show us about the difference between the way rural folk approach life and how urban residents approach life?
2. Ticki Woo shows up in chapter 13 and reappears later in the book. Why do you think Herriot includes accounts of Ticki Woo and its owner?
3. Briefly describe how Tristan handles a tough assignment in chapter 24.
4. Briefly describe Angus Grier.
5. Chapter 11 deals with what kind of relationship?
6. In chapter 21, Tristan is given a very tough assignment. What is the task and what do you think it says about Dr. Farnon?
7. How does Herriot astound Phin Calvert with his treatments?
8. What unpleasant task does Herriot deal with in chapter 25?
9. Briefly explain what a knacker does.
10. Briefly describe the embarrassing event that happens to Herriot in this chapter.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think Herriot seems to be more attracted to the poorer families in the community or to the wealthier families? Explain your answer citing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Do you think it is important that Helen brought Dan to Herriot's office to be treated? Why do you think she didn't just call and ask Herriot to come to the farm to help Dan? Do you think her decision to come the office affected her relationship with Herriot, and if so how? Fully explain your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Dr. Farnon has real difficulty collecting money from his clients. Summarize examples from the book which highlight this problem. Why do you think he continued to treat animals for individuals who did not pay? What could he have done differently that would have helped solve this problem?
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