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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. In chapter nine Tristan and Herriot treat a cow with a condition called prolapse, what is this?

2. What does Mrs. Pumphrey say is Herriot's relationship to Nugent?

3. Herriot is called home because the hen's have escaped; where are they found?

4. This chapter highlights a character fault of Dr. Farnon, what is it?

5. What treatment does Herriot recommend and finally carry out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mistake does Herriot make in chapter 32?

2. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?

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

4. How do the events in chapter 37 reflect Dr. Farnon's lack of consistentcy?

5. Briefly explain what a knacker does.

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

7. How does Herriot help Ticki Woo in chapter 30.

8. What happens in chapter 31 that helps to show Herriot's human side?

9. How does Herriot astound Phin Calvert with his treatments?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In one chapter, Herriot has to put down an older lady's dog. Herriot calms her fears by talking with her about the afterlife of animals. What does he tell her that gives her some comfort? Do you agree with his statements? Whether or not you believe animals have souls, do you think it is right for humans to end the lives of animals? Is it never appropriate? Always appropriate? Or does it depend upon the circumstances?

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

Do you think Tristan is treated fairly in the way Herriot presents him in this book? Give examples to explain and justify your answer.

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