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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. Who is ill in this chapter?

2. A local resident shares a remedy for lameness with Herriot; what is the remedy?

3. What is unusual about his appearance when he arrives at this farm?

4. This chapter reveals that Dr. Farnon has a surprising following of _____________.

5. What kind of animal does Terry Watson own and Herriot treats?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain briefly how chapters 14 and 15 continue to show us Tristan's lack of responsibility?

2. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?

3. Who is Miss Harbottle and why does she get upset with Dr. Farnon?

4. In what amusing way does Mrs. Pumphrey describe Herriot's relationship with her animals?

5. Why do you think the episode with the Coopers is important?

6. How would you describe Herriot?

7. What unexpected fact about Dr Grier and one of his clients, named Mrs Mallard, does Herriot uncover?

8. What lesson do you think Herriot learns in chapter 34?

9. How does Herriot stand up for what is right in chapter 28?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List 5 characters you liked in the book and 5 characters you disliked. Explain your choices and use examples from the book to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Briefly recount the story of Herriot, Angus Grier, and Mrs. Mallard. Why do you think Herriot was so shocked and upset about the discovery he made of Dr. Grier's and Mrs. Mallard's relationship?

Essay Topic 3

The book contains several examples of anecdotes that shows that laughter and comedy as a part of Herriot's life. Site several of these anecdotes and explain why laughing would be an important element of a veterinarian's life.

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