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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Ross is upset and wants to leave the Thwaite farm when he hears what news?
(a) Herriot has an urgent call and has to leave.
(b) His wife has gone missing.
(c) The goat died on the operating table.
(d) Marmaduke is in the barn treating the cow.

2. What does Herriot feel vets are regularly called to do?
(a) To keep a safe distance from any unruly animal.
(b) To influence farmers to treat their animals better.
(c) To step open-eyed into dangerous situations.
(d) Answer general questions about animal husbandry.

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

4. What is wrong with Bonzo, the first dog that Herriot sees for the Dimmocks?
(a) He had cancer.
(b) He was suffering from neglect.
(c) He was hit by a car.
(d) He was poisoned.

5. What delightful occurrence makes Herriot forget his discomfort while out for a moment in chapter one?
(a) The sight of a cow he saved the year before.
(b) The farmer's hearty welcome and thanks.
(c) A taste of Mrs Ingledew's pie.
(d) The birth of a new lamb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Herriot end up officiating at the Darrowby show?

2. What do Granville and Herriot do while waiting for Dinah to wake up?

3. Why does Herbert not have a mother?

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

5. Who is Richard Edmundson?

(see the answer key)

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