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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. Who has been taking money from the petty cash box?

2. What does Mrs. Mallard say is wrong with her dog?

3. Who is Terry Watson?

4. Spring is also the time when what procedure is done on yearling horses?

5. What is a knacker?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Briefly explain what a knacker does.

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

10. What unexpected fact about Dr Grier and one of his clients, named Mrs Mallard, does Herriot uncover?

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

Herriot shows much knowledge of veterinary medicine, as well as much intuition throughout the book. Which do you think is more important to his practice? Explain your choice.

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