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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two animals does Herriot treat or diagnose at the Darrowby show?
(a) A pig and a horse.
(b) A cow and a pig.
(c) A dog and a pony.
(d) A cow and a dog.

2. Who or what does Herriot end up prescribing a solution for that also cures the mastitis of Mr. Pickersgill's cow?
(a) The cow's dull coat.
(b) Mr. Pickersgill's back.
(c) The odor in the barn.
(d) Olive.

3. What reception does Herriot receive from the lady and her poodle?
(a) The lady is appalled that the poodle likes Herriot.
(b) They both look at him with sweet, dewey eyes.
(c) They both glare at him hostilely.
(d) The poodle tries to hide behind the lady, who says he never does that.

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

5. What is wrong with the cow that Herriot and Helen's father go to treat?
(a) A magnesium deficiency called "the staggers."
(b) They have no idea.
(c) A broken leg.
(d) She ate a poisonous plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the inspector find in an old shed?

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

3. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?

4. Who goes with Herriot to the Darrowby show?

5. What takes Herriot to the Alderson homestead in chapter seven?

(see the answer key)

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