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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the challenge measuring ponies at the Darrowby show?
(a) Herriot had to catch each pony to measure it.
(b) Owners tried to convince Herriot the ponies were a different size.
(c) The ponies wouldn't stand still to be measured.
(d) The ground was too uneven to measure well.

2. What caused the eventual disappearance of the draught horse?
(a) The invention of the tractor.
(b) A mass outbreak of equine diseases.
(c) Their replacement with mules.
(d) The disapearance of family farms.

3. What do Helen and Herriot need that he is designated to pick up at house sales?
(a) Basics for the house like chairs and rugs.
(b) Antiques to give as gifts.
(c) Linens.
(d) Decor for the walls.

4. Why were dogs flocking to Mr. Partridge's house?
(a) Mr. Partridge was feeding the strays.
(b) They were attracted to Percy.
(c) They were attacking Percy.
(d) They were going through his trash.

5. Why does Herriot suspect that Mr. Pickersgill is the cause of the problem with his cow's mastitis?
(a) Mr. Pickersgill constantly sprays chemicals in the barn.
(b) Mr. Pickersgill beds the stall so deeply it chaffes the cow.
(c) Mr. Pickersgill in always inventing new "vitamins" for the cow.
(d) Mr. Pickersgill milks the cow very roughly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Colonel Bosworth's reason for seeing Herriot?

2. What do vets do for husk today?

3. Why did Harry say that Monty was ungrateful?

4. Why won't Herriot let the man with the terrier show his dog?

5. What does Mr. Pickersgill call mastitis?

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