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

2. What does Herriot do for Mrs Donovan and Roy?
(a) Nurse Roy back to health.
(b) Agree to visit them daily for a couple weeks.
(c) Set a broken bone free of charge.
(d) Convince the inspector to let her keep him.

3. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?
(a) Joe never pays attention and does what he thinks is best.
(b) Joe is nearly deaf.
(c) Joe has an extremely thick accent.
(d) Joe always argues.

4. What response does Mrs. Crump have to Mr. Crump offering Herriot some of his wine?
(a) She warns Herriot that it is terrible.
(b) She is offended and leaves.
(c) She tells him not to pester people by offering it.
(d) She encourages Herriot to try some of everything.

5. What flavors of wine does Herriot try at Mr. Crumps house?
(a) Parsely, clover, gooseberry, bettroot, and crabapple.
(b) Rhubarb, elderflower, blackberry, and parsnip,
(c) Dandelion, turnips, and cowslip.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Herbert and the ewe end up together?

3. What is wrong with the cow that Herriot and Helen's father go to treat?

4. What does Siegfried chastise Herriot and Tristan for in chapter six?

5. What animal does Herriot place first in the Family Pets competition?

(see the answer key)

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