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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. Ruth Bellerby asks Herriot to take her to what event?

2. In chapter 20 who does Dr. Farnon confront?

3. What is the effect of her ailment?

4. What is the name of Dr. Farnon's home?

5. In chapter 11, what must Herriot do, which is difficult?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Herriot?

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, Herriot has to make a difficult decision; how does the character Soames make the decision more difficult?

5. What trait do you think is revealed about Dr. Farnon in chapter 27. Briefly explain your answer.

6. What community disaster involving Tristan happens in chapter 16?

7. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?

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

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

10. In chapter 21, Tristan is given a very tough assignment. What is the task and what do you think it says about Dr. Farnon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Share at least 4 examples of anecdotes which Herriot shares to show Tristan's lack of responsibility. Share some of the positive things that the book has to say about Tristan.

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