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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Pickersgill want to try on his cow to cure the mastitis?
(a) A shot.
(b) Another vet.
(c) A long turn out in the pasture.
(d) A salve.

2. Why does Herriot suspect that Mr. Pickersgill is the cause of the problem with his cow's mastitis?
(a) Mr. Pickersgill beds the stall so deeply it chaffes the cow.
(b) Mr. Pickersgill milks the cow very roughly.
(c) Mr. Pickersgill in always inventing new "vitamins" for the cow.
(d) Mr. Pickersgill constantly sprays chemicals in the barn.

3. What causes Herriot concern about Jock?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Jock takes racing very seriously.
(c) Jock's puppies are Jock's equal in speed.
(d) Jock no longer seems to have fun chasing cars.

4. What does Mr Kendall give to Siegfried when they call to his ranch to see a cow?
(a) Lunch.
(b) A jug of ale to share when the job was done.
(c) A stethoscope Siegfried left there.
(d) Fake money.

5. 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 insists on warm water even when the weather is warm.
(c) He occasionally stops and just lies in the sunshine when he's on his rounds.
(d) None of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Herriot injects the cow?

2. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?

3. Where did James and Helen move to after their marriage?

4. In chapter one, Herriot returns to bed after a long night out. Where was he?

5. Why are Herriot and Tristan reluctant to fully diagnose Clancy?

(see the answer key)

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