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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 has to do surgery on a cow that has what problem?

2. The Copfield farm is known for what?

3. What is the central issue that Dr. Farnon raises in this confrontation?

4. In this same chapter, Herriot also operates on a horse that has what problem?

5. At whose expense does everyone at Dr. Harnon's practice get a good laugh?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mistake does Herriot make in chapter 32?

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

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

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

5. How would you describe Herriot?

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

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

8. What unpleasant task does Herriot deal with in chapter 25?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

James Herriot's book is an account of young man who moves into a new community, begins a new career, and has to establish a new group of relationships. List and explain several of the major adjustments Herriot had to make in his life. Give examples of how he established a new life.

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