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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 does Herriot have to borrow shoes from?

2. Why does Tristan end up driving the Austin?

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

4. What problem does Herriot help the butcher solve?

5. What is wrong with Sidlow's bullock?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Helen comes to the office with her dog what does Herriot do?

2. What is reason Herriot joins the music society and what is the result?

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

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

5. What is the whole point in chapter 66?

6. What important event happens in chapter 48? How does Herriot feel about this event?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Dr. Farnon has real difficulty collecting money from his clients. Summarize examples from the book which highlight this problem. Why do you think he continued to treat animals for individuals who did not pay? What could he have done differently that would have helped solve this problem?

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