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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 end up officiating at the Darrowby show?
(a) He owed a favor to the town councilman.
(b) The usual officiator fell ill that day.
(c) Siegfried is out of town that day.
(d) He was the only vet on the grounds.

2. What animals does Herriot have to judge in the family pet competition?
(a) Dogs, cats, rabbits, and a fish.
(b) Dogs and cats.
(c) A broad selection of dogs, mostly herding dogs.
(d) A wide array from Mynah birds to bulldogs to goldfish.

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

4. Where did James and Helen move to after their marriage?
(a) The third story of the Skeldale House.
(b) Onto Helen's family property.
(c) Into a flat next door to the clinic.
(d) A small cottage on the edge of town.

5. What is husk, the first ailment that afflicted the Darby cattle?
(a) A virus spread through bad water.
(b) Small worms that get into the bronchial tubes.
(c) General symptoms of neglect.
(d) A deficiency caused by malnutrution.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Herriot suspected of for his placement of the family pets winners?

2. What two animals does Herriot treat or diagnose at the Darrowby show?

3. How do Herbert and the ewe end up together?

4. What condition are the second group of young cows in that Herriot goes to see at the Dalby farm?

5. Why does Herbert not have a mother?

(see the answer key)

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