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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 Herriot?

2. What happens to Connie and Herriot?

3. Why is progress so difficult for Herriot to make with his relationship with Helen?

4. Why won't Dr. Farnon have it fixed?

5. Who is Queenie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. What amusing events happen to Tristan in chapter 39?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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