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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 every worker's favorite horse.
(b) He was the last work horse.
(c) He was the only stallion.
(d) He was their only prized show horse.

2. What was wrong with the second batch of cows on the Darby farm?
(a) A rare virus.
(b) He still does not know.
(c) Copper deficiency.
(d) Neglect.

3. What made Ben Ashby rethink getting a closer look at Harry Sumner's heifer?
(a) Ben has arthritus and couldn't make it over the fence.
(b) Monty, Harry Sumner's bull.
(c) No one wanted to go with him into the pasture.
(d) Herriot advised him not to.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pickersgill want to try on his cow to cure the mastitis?

2. What do Helen and Herriot need that he is designated to pick up at house sales?

3. What was especially difficult about Herriot's purchase at the auction house?

4. What did the A.A man say to Herriot?

5. What does Herriot get caught picking up at the surgery?

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