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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was especially difficult about Herriot's purchase at the auction house?
(a) Transporting it to his car.
(b) Figuring out how to set it up.
(c) Explaining to Helen what he had purchased.
(d) None of the above.

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

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

4. What happens to the ewes that causes one to lose her babies?
(a) They are chased by a dog.
(b) They go hungry.
(c) They drink contaminated water.
(d) They catch a virus.

5. What delightful occurrence makes Herriot forget his discomfort while out for a moment in chapter one?
(a) The farmer's hearty welcome and thanks.
(b) The sight of a cow he saved the year before.
(c) A taste of Mrs Ingledew's pie.
(d) The birth of a new lamb.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What flavors of wine does Herriot try at Mr. Crumps house?

3. What does Mr Kendall give to Siegfried when they call to his ranch to see a cow?

4. What does Mr. Pickersgill call mastitis?

5. What response does Mrs. Crump have to Mr. Crump offering Herriot some of his wine?

(see the answer key)

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