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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sam?
(a) Helen and Herriot's beagle.
(b) A large great dane that lives in the neighborhood.
(c) The Fleming's bull.
(d) Helen's brother.

2. What does Siegfried chastise Herriot and Tristan for in chapter six?
(a) Drinking on the job.
(b) Not being punctual.
(c) Being careless and flippant.
(d) Leaving instruments at farms after a field call.

3. What delightful occurrence makes Herriot forget his discomfort while out for a moment in chapter one?
(a) The sight of a cow he saved the year before.
(b) A taste of Mrs Ingledew's pie.
(c) The birth of a new lamb.
(d) The farmer's hearty welcome and thanks.

4. Why does Mrs. Bond ask Herriot not to bring Tristan back?
(a) Tristan was rude to her.
(b) Boris took an instant disliking to him.
(c) Tristan flirted with her daughter.
(d) Tristan got all the cats riled up chasing Boris.

5. What did Herriot like most about having students shadow him?
(a) He enjoyed having someone to give the dirtier jobs to,
(b) Being amused by their lack of experience.
(c) Quizzing them on veterinary knowledge.
(d) He liked asking them about new advances in animal medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Donovan?

2. What does Herriot feel vets are regularly called to do?

3. What was Herriot's opinion of horse work?

4. What is husk, the first ailment that afflicted the Darby cattle?

5. How did Mr. Partridge react to the mob of dogs?

(see the answer key)

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