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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. Dr. Farnon wants the practice to be more professional so he breaks out what new item?

2. What is wrong with the first horse Herriot helps treat?

3. Dr. Farnon has to do surgery on a cow that has what problem?

4. What is a knacker?

5. Herriot has to go and stay with what character?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mistake does Herriot make in chapter 32?

2. Briefly describe the embarrassing event that happens to Herriot in this chapter.

3. 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?

4. How would you describe Herriot?

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

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

7. In Chapter 6 what does Dr. Farnon do in support of Herriot?

8. The book shares a lot of difficult stories about caring for animals in distress. Chapter 9 focuses on another aspect of this veterinary practice, what is this chapter's focus?

9. Briefly describe how Tristan handles a tough assignment in chapter 24.

10. How would you describe Tristan and Dr. Farnon's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Dr. Farnon with James Herriot. Discuss both professional and personal areas where they are alike and different. Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Tavener family and the Alton family in this book.

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