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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Herriot learn about the Bamfords the day after he goes there?
(a) There were ruthlessly against drinking and alcohol.
(b) They thought he was homeless.
(c) They lost a cow because he didn't make it there in time.
(d) They often hosted people leaving the Crumps.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Herriot go when he leaves the Crumps?

3. What two animals does Herriot treat or diagnose at the Darrowby show?

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

5. What causes Herriot concern about Jock?

(see the answer key)

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