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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Harold Ingledew do that keeps his neighbors awake?
(a) Sing loudly when he's drunk.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Do his repair work at night on full moons.
(d) Keeps his lambing pens near his neighbors house.

4. What two animals does Herriot treat or diagnose at the Darrowby show?
(a) A dog and a pony.
(b) A cow and a pig.
(c) A pig and a horse.
(d) A cow and a dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Siegfried suspect is the cause of Clancy's vomiting?

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

3. What does Herriot learn about the Bamfords the day after he goes there?

4. What causes Herriot concern about Jock?

5. After chastising Herriot and Tristan, how successful is Siegfried at examining Clancy?

(see the answer key)

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