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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Herriot with when they see the monk at night?
(a) Siegfried.
(b) Horace Dawson.
(c) Tristan.
(d) Deputy Claude Blenkiron.

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

4. What phrase does Mrs Donovan repeat to Herriot for years?
(a) "Stick to livestock."
(b) "Old remedies are the best remedies."
(c) "Haven't I made a difference to this dog?"
(d) "Don't you wish you knew my secrets?"

5. What is husk, the first ailment that afflicted the Darby cattle?
(a) A virus spread through bad water.
(b) Small worms that get into the bronchial tubes.
(c) A deficiency caused by malnutrution.
(d) General symptoms of neglect.

Short Answer Questions

1. How easy does Herriot find it to diagnose the second batch of Darby cattle?

2. What does Mr. Pickersgill want to try on his cow to cure the mastitis?

3. What does Mr. Pickersgill call mastitis?

4. What animals does Herriot have to judge in the family pet competition?

5. What was especially difficult about Herriot's purchase at the auction house?

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