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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 caused Herriot discomfort during chapter one?
(a) The mud.
(b) Mr Ingledew's inappropriate stories.
(c) Being the outsider in a local gathering.
(d) The extreme cold.

2. Why are Herriot and Tristan reluctant to fully diagnose Clancy?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Because they are afraid of what they will find.
(c) Because he is very smelly.
(d) Because he is mean and extremely large.

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

4. 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) Clearly very sick and thin,
(d) Robust and energetic.

5. When Herriot goes walking through the vegetables to clear his mind, what does he hear?
(a) That gossip and rumors are the best part of the show.
(b) Someone defending him against the accusations.
(c) That Helen and Richard were to be married.
(d) About suspected corruption and cheating in the vegetable competitions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Herriot concern about Jock?

3. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?

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

5. What is Jock's favorite thing?

(see the answer key)

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