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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 45-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Herriot go when he leaves the Crumps?
(a) He is called to the Bamfords for an emergency calving.
(b) To the Crump's neighbors called the Bamfords.
(c) He falls asleep in his car.
(d) Back to his house without finishing his rounds.

3. What do Helen and Herriot need that he is designated to pick up at house sales?
(a) Decor for the walls.
(b) Basics for the house like chairs and rugs.
(c) Linens.
(d) Antiques to give as gifts.

4. What takes an inordinate amount of time with Miss Dunn's pig?
(a) Miss Dunn has an injured hand and can not help.
(b) They had to catch the pig.
(c) They had to coax it across the yard with treats.
(d) The procedure was more complex than expected.

5. What was Colonel Bosworth's reason for seeing Herriot?
(a) His rabbit, Duchess was attacked by dogs.
(b) His cat, Maudie was struck by a car.
(c) His collie, Sam was injured in a fight.
(d) His terrior, Emmit was not eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Herriot tries to trim the beak of Mrs. Tompkin's budgie, Peter?

2. What does Herriot persuade Mr. Clark to let him try despite his doubts?

3. Which of the following best characterizes Herriot's opinion of Carmondy at the end of their acquaintance?

4. How long does it take Granville to work on Dinah?

5. What does Herriot see Tristan manage to do?

(see the answer key)

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