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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 is wrong with Helen's animal?

2. What annual work-related event is taking place in this chapter?

3. Who is Tip?

4. Why is Herriot called to the Alderson's home?

5. Who does Herriot begin to date regularly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Herriot responds to a call in the middle of a snowstorm?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Briefly describe Herriot's encounter with a Great Dane.

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

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

10. What does it mean to float a horses teeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Share at least 4 examples of anecdotes which Herriot shares to show Tristan's lack of responsibility. Share some of the positive things that the book has to say about Tristan.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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