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

2. What form of self indulgence has Herriot developed over his time as a country vet?
(a) He carries a jug of ale in the car for after especially challenging calls.
(b) He occasionally stops and just lies in the sunshine when he's on his rounds.
(c) None of the above.
(d) He insists on warm water even when the weather is warm.

3. 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 mean and extremely large.
(d) Because he is very smelly.

4. Who goes with Herriot to the Darrowby show?
(a) A veterinary student.
(b) Tristan.
(c) Helen.
(d) Siegfried.

5. Who or what does Herriot end up prescribing a solution for that also cures the mastitis of Mr. Pickersgill's cow?
(a) The odor in the barn.
(b) Olive.
(c) Mr. Pickersgill's back.
(d) The cow's dull coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Herbert not have a mother?

2. What does Mr. Pickersgill call mastitis?

3. What could Herriot do medicinally for the cattle with husk?

4. What caused Herriot discomfort during chapter one?

5. Where does Herriot go when he leaves the Crumps?

(see the answer key)

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