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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 does Herriot do so he can see Helen more often?

2. Who helps Herriot treat Dan?

3. What kind of animals does Herriot treat, with a new vaccine, for the Bramleys?

4. What unusual step does Herriot take in treating this animal?

5. What is Herriot taking out of a cow's stomach when one farmer faints?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Do you think Herriot had fun at the dance to which he and Connie went? Why or why not?

4. Do you think Herriot has a problem with farmer Sidlow? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Herriot save the Rudd's cow?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Herroit is a veterinarian in a rural community in the mid 1900's. Explain some of the challenges farmers faced in those days and how that differs from problems we face in the more urban or suburban lifestyle that most of us live today.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In one chapter, Herriot has to put down an older lady's dog. Herriot calms her fears by talking with her about the afterlife of animals. What does he tell her that gives her some comfort? Do you agree with his statements? Whether or not you believe animals have souls, do you think it is right for humans to end the lives of animals? Is it never appropriate? Always appropriate? Or does it depend upon the circumstances?

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