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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Roland Partridge considered an unlikely character in Darrowby?
(a) He prefered cats to dogs,
(b) He dressed unusually.
(c) He refused to buy a house and lived off the land.
(d) Although his background was farming he was an artist.

2. What does Mr. Pickersgill call mastitis?
(a) Hot udder.
(b) Felon.
(c) Them masticks.
(d) Bagtitis.

3. What does Herriot purchase in the auction house?
(a) A weaving loom.
(b) A twenty-four volume set of the the geography of the world.
(c) A large rug for the living room.
(d) An old set of outdated medical tools.

4. Why does Herriot end up officiating at the Darrowby show?
(a) The usual officiator fell ill that day.
(b) He owed a favor to the town councilman.
(c) He was the only vet on the grounds.
(d) Siegfried is out of town that day.

5. Why didn't Herriot refuse the refills of whiskey and food?
(a) Granville would have taken it personally.
(b) He enjoyed the taste too much to refuse.
(c) He was too hungry to bother.
(d) He knew it would be a long night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Harry say that Monty was ungrateful?

3. What was the challenge measuring ponies at the Darrowby show?

4. What animal does Herriot place first in the Family Pets competition?

5. Why does Herriot suspect that Mr. Pickersgill is the cause of the problem with his cow's mastitis?

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