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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Badger's death significant to Harland Grange?
(a) He was the only stallion.
(b) He was every worker's favorite horse.
(c) He was the last work horse.
(d) He was their only prized show horse.

2. What form of self indulgence has Herriot developed over his time as a country vet?
(a) He insists on warm water even when the weather is warm.
(b) He occasionally stops and just lies in the sunshine when he's on his rounds.
(c) None of the above.
(d) He carries a jug of ale in the car for after especially challenging calls.

3. How did Mr. Partridge react to the mob of dogs?
(a) He beat them back with a stick.
(b) He yelled songs to drown out the howls.
(c) He treated them as his own.
(d) He cried when they wouldn't leave him alone.

4. After all the horses were gone from Harland Grange, what animal replaced them?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Goats
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Sheep.

5. What does Siegfried chastise Herriot and Tristan for in chapter six?
(a) Not being punctual.
(b) Being careless and flippant.
(c) Drinking on the job.
(d) Leaving instruments at farms after a field call.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't Herriot refuse the refills of whiskey and food?

2. What made Ben Ashby rethink getting a closer look at Harry Sumner's heifer?

3. What does Siegfried suspect is the cause of Clancy's vomiting?

4. What condition are the second group of young cows in that Herriot goes to see at the Dalby farm?

5. Why are Herriot and Tristan reluctant to fully diagnose Clancy?

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