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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the challenge measuring ponies at the Darrowby show?
(a) The ground was too uneven to measure well.
(b) Herriot had to catch each pony to measure it.
(c) The ponies wouldn't stand still to be measured.
(d) Owners tried to convince Herriot the ponies were a different size.

2. Why does Herriot get ill while waiting for Dinah with Granville?
(a) The farm they went to smelled horribly.
(b) Granville gave him some tonic that made him ill.
(c) He came down with a flu going around.
(d) He felt obliged to eat and drink what Granville served him.

3. What does Miss Dooley, the owner of Cindy, the little pregnant dog, want from Herriot?
(a) A health certificate for all the puppies.
(b) For Herriot to supervise the delivery.
(c) An abortion for Cindy.
(d) A shot to make Cindy deliver her puppies.

4. Where was Percy's tumor?
(a) At the base of his tail.
(b) Above his left eye.
(c) His mouth.
(d) His testicle.

5. What is Gyp's response when he sees Sweep years later?
(a) He runs to help him work sheep in the dog trial.
(b) He runs madly in circles.
(c) He has an epileptic fit.
(d) He barks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Herriot stop halfway through the lethal injection?

2. Who is Granville Bennett?

3. What caused Herriot discomfort during chapter one?

4. Which of the following best describes Zoe, Granville's wife?

5. Where do Herriot and Helen go when they leave the Daffodil Ball?

(see the answer key)

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