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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. Before Herriot and Ruth can leave what family event must take place?
2. What does Herriot help Grier do?
3. In chapter 20 who does Dr. Farnon confront?
4. Who is Terry Watson?
5. A farmer wants Herriot to diagnose that his cow has died of what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What unpleasant task does Herriot deal with in chapter 25?
2. Briefly explain the compelling episode with the farmer named Watson.
3. What lesson do you think Herriot learns in chapter 34?
4. 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?
5. What community disaster involving Tristan happens in chapter 16?
6. Explain briefly how chapters 14 and 15 continue to show us Tristan's lack of responsibility?
7. In Chapter 5, Herriot has to make a difficult decision; how does the character Soames make the decision more difficult?
8. How would you describe Tristan and Dr. Farnon's relationship?
9. Briefly describe the embarrassing event that happens to Herriot in this chapter.
10. In what amusing way does Mrs. Pumphrey describe Herriot's relationship with her animals?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a summary of the events that led to Helen and James Herriot's marriage. Were you surprised that they finally did get married? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Herriot shows much knowledge of veterinary medicine, as well as much intuition throughout the book. Which do you think is more important to his practice? Explain your choice.
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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