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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 is The Major?

2. Who is Tip?

3. Why is Herriot caught in a fierce snow storm?

4. What happens when Tristan drives the Land Rover?

5. After "bleeding" the animal, what does Dr. Farnon prescribe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Herriot's relationship with farmer Worley and why?

2. In chapter 58, Herriot describes a man's cow who has some bad habits. What are they?

3. The Rudd's are a large, poor farming family. What does Herriot discover about how they have enough for everyone at mealtime?

4. What important responsibility does Herriot take on in chapter 41? Why is this so important?

5. What does Herriot do to make a point to the local butcher about paying his bill?

6. Why does Dr. Farnon not get the job at the racetrack?

7. What would be the major drawback to Dr. Farnon being the lead veterinarian at the racetrack?

8. What major mistake does Herriot make early on when he is inspecting for tuberculosis?

9. Why do you think Herriot wants to take Helen to a movie about the Scots?

10. What seems to upset Miss Stubbs about her impending death, and what does Herriot tell her that seems to give her comfort?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Pumphrey is an example of someone whose love of animals causes real problems for her pets and for Herriot. Explain this idea and whether you agree or disagree with it. Give examples to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the circumstances in and around the story of Herriot and the butcher. What lesson do you think Herriot was trying to teach the butcher? Do you think he did a good job of teaching that lesson? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Examine and explain the qualities you think Dr. Farnon saw in Herriot that caused him to make Herriot a partner.

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