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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Kirby's do that Mr. Brown does not?
(a) They offer Herriot something to eat and drink.
(b) They apologize for getting him up early.
(c) They wish Herriot a Merry Christmas.
(d) All of the above.

2. Why does Herriot end up officiating at the Darrowby show?
(a) He was the only vet on the grounds.
(b) Siegfried is out of town that day.
(c) The usual officiator fell ill that day.
(d) He owed a favor to the town councilman.

3. What was wrong with Mr. Thwaite's cow?
(a) She had a severe copper deficiency .
(b) She had a broken leg.
(c) She delivered her uterus.
(d) She calf was stillborn.

4. What characteristic caused Colonel Bosworth to treat his animals so well?
(a) His fear of beasts.
(b) They were his wife's.
(c) His gentle nature.
(d) He depended on them for his living.

5. After chastising Herriot and Tristan, how successful is Siegfried at examining Clancy?
(a) He manages to examine Clancy with the help of three men.
(b) He completes the examination without a problem.
(c) He gets bitten, but completes the examination.
(d) Not at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Herriot goes walking through the vegetables to clear his mind, what does he hear?

2. What is the last thing Herriot sees at the Darrowby show?

3. What caused the eventual disappearance of the draught horse?

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

5. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?

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