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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 condition are the second group of young cows in that Herriot goes to see at the Dalby farm?
(a) Coughing uncontrallably.
(b) Lethargic and feverish.
(c) Robust and energetic.
(d) Clearly very sick and thin,

2. Where was Percy's tumor?
(a) His mouth.
(b) Above his left eye.
(c) His testicle.
(d) At the base of his tail.

3. What characteristic caused Colonel Bosworth to treat his animals so well?
(a) His fear of beasts.
(b) His gentle nature.
(c) They were his wife's.
(d) He depended on them for his living.

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

5. What could Herriot do medicinally for the cattle with husk?
(a) An operation.
(b) Very little beyond worming them.
(c) An injection.
(d) Pump a vitamin syrup into their stomachs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of self indulgence has Herriot developed over his time as a country vet?

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

3. How did Mr. Partridge react to the mob of dogs?

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

5. Why did Herriot stop halfway through the lethal injection?

(see the answer key)

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