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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Marmaduke "Duke" Skelton?
(a) Mr. Thwaite's cousin from the city.
(b) An experienced old farmer.
(c) A local animal healer.
(d) A retired veterinarian.

2. Why does Helen go with Herriot when he leaves the Daffodil Ball on his call?
(a) He asked her if she wanted to.
(b) Richard Edmundson was drunk and she wanted to leave.
(c) The call is her father's prize bull.
(d) She needed a lift home.

3. What animals does Herriot have to judge in the family pet competition?
(a) Dogs, cats, rabbits, and a fish.
(b) A wide array from Mynah birds to bulldogs to goldfish.
(c) A broad selection of dogs, mostly herding dogs.
(d) Dogs and cats.

4. How many cats does Mrs. Bond keep?
(a) Three indoor cats and three outdoor cats.
(b) Only Boris.
(c) One indoor cat and five outdoor cats.
(d) Many many cats both indoors and out.

5. What is the last thing Herriot sees at the Darrowby show?
(a) Helen leaving in a fancy car with Richard while he crank starts his.
(b) The goldfish in its bowl forgotten on a table.
(c) The cow he treated at the beginning getting into a truck.
(d) The usual officiator laughing over beer with all the farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reception does Herriot receive from the lady and her poodle?

2. What was caught in the throat of Mr. Kirby's goat Dorothy?

3. What is wrong with Bonzo, the first dog that Herriot sees for the Dimmocks?

4. Throughout the beginning of chapter 20, what sound is present?

5. What has Gyp never done in his life?

(see the answer key)

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