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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. What happens to Miss Stubbs' dog, Ben?

2. What happens to Dr. Farnon while at the horsetrack?

3. Who is Harold Denham?

4. What has Dick Rudd just purchased?

5. What major event happens in Herriot's life in this final chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tristan decide that Herriot should go to a dance?

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

3. The Austin has not had brakes in weeks. What convinces Dr. Farnon to have the brakes fixed?

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

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

6. Dr. Farnon has many problems, but he has one that seems to be the worst. What is it, and has he done anything to try and solve it?

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

8. Where do Helen and James Herriot spend their honeymoon and why?

9. What important character is introduced in chapter 40 and how does Herriot meet this person?

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

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

Through out the book, Herriot shows an uncanny ability to diagnose problems with animals. List several examples of this ability. He also has at least one instance when he makes a wrong diagnosis; summarize this occurrence, then explain some of the difficulties a vet faces in deciding what is wrong with an animal.

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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