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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 did the inspector find in an old shed?
(a) An old horse.
(b) A patient, starving, yellow dog.
(c) The bones of many cats.
(d) All of the above.

2. 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 catch a virus.
(d) They drink contaminated water.

3. Why won't Herriot let the man with the terrier show his dog?
(a) The dog is uncontrollable.
(b) The dog has a temperature and Herriot suspects distemper.
(c) The dog is of the wrong breed.
(d) The dog is not registered.

4. What does Herriot learn about the Bamfords the day after he goes there?
(a) There were ruthlessly against drinking and alcohol.
(b) They often hosted people leaving the Crumps.
(c) They lost a cow because he didn't make it there in time.
(d) They thought he was homeless.

5. What does Herriot get caught picking up at the surgery?
(a) A new hoof knife.
(b) Helen.
(c) A wad of cash.
(d) A jug of ale.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, Herriot returns to bed after a long night out. Where was he?

2. What is Jock's favorite thing?

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

4. Why does Herbert not have a mother?

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

(see the answer key)

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