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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. Ticki Woo is ill, what is wrong?
2. In this same chapter, Herriot also operates on a horse that has what problem?
3. A local resident shares a remedy for lameness with Herriot; what is the remedy?
4. Chapter 16 is occupied primarily with the story of Tristan and what task?
5. What is Herriot doing when he first meets Dr. Farnon?
Short Essay Questions
1. What lesson do you think Herriot learns in chapter 34?
2. How does Herriot help Ticki Woo in chapter 30.
3. Briefly explain what a knacker does.
4. 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?
5. How does Herriot astound Phin Calvert with his treatments?
6. How does Herriot stand up for what is right in chapter 28?
7. How do the events in chapter 37 reflect Dr. Farnon's lack of consistentcy?
8. 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?
9. What trait do you think is revealed about Dr. Farnon in chapter 27. Briefly explain your answer.
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
Examine and explain the qualities you think Dr. Farnon saw in Herriot that caused him to make Herriot a partner.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Do you think Herriot seems to be more attracted to the poorer families in the community or to the wealthier families? Explain your answer citing examples from the book.
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