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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mr. Partridge react to the mob of dogs?
(a) He treated them as his own.
(b) He cried when they wouldn't leave him alone.
(c) He beat them back with a stick.
(d) He yelled songs to drown out the howls.

2. How was Richard Carmondy different from the other students?
(a) He did not seem at all interested in veterinary science,
(b) He had an air of superiority.
(c) He was not afraid to do the jobs that even Herriot cringed from doing.
(d) He was lazy and unappreciative of the favor Herriot was doing for him.

3. Which of the following best characterizes Herriot's opinion of Carmondy at the end of their acquaintance?
(a) He liked him.
(b) He was tired of his attitude.
(c) He thought he was comical.
(d) He thought he was intolerable.

4. What state is Toby in when Herriot makes his diagnosis and takes him to Granville Bennett?
(a) Raging fever.
(b) Comatose.
(c) Skin and bones.
(d) Twice his original size.

5. What condition are the second group of young cows in that Herriot goes to see at the Dalby farm?
(a) Lethargic and feverish.
(b) Robust and energetic.
(c) Coughing uncontrallably.
(d) Clearly very sick and thin,

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite his good lineage, why can't Gyp's owner breed Gyp?

2. Where was Percy's tumor?

3. What does Herriot learn about the Bamfords the day after he goes there?

4. Where do people report seeing the monk at night?

5. How does Herbert stay alive without a mother?

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