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

2. Who is Granville Bennett?
(a) A dangerously incompetent veterinarian nearby.
(b) An animal healer.
(c) A local horse vet.
(d) A very accomplished small animal vet in a nearby town.

3. Why did Harry say that Monty was ungrateful?
(a) Monty could have been put down, but they saved him.
(b) Herriot had saved his life and the bull had turned on him.
(c) He was mean despite living an easy life.
(d) Monty refused the food offered to him.

4. What do vets do for husk today?
(a) Administer antibiotics.
(b) None of the above.
(c) There is a vaccine and a good therapeutic agent.
(d) The exact same process.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What interferes with the enjoyment of Herriot's purchase at home?

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

3. Who is Mrs. Donovan?

4. Who is Marmaduke "Duke" Skelton?

5. Why did it take so long for Herriot and Granville to reach the bar?

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