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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cats does Mrs. Bond keep?
(a) Only Boris.
(b) Three indoor cats and three outdoor cats.
(c) One indoor cat and five outdoor cats.
(d) Many many cats both indoors and out.

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

3. What does Herriot feel vets are regularly called to do?
(a) To influence farmers to treat their animals better.
(b) To keep a safe distance from any unruly animal.
(c) To step open-eyed into dangerous situations.
(d) Answer general questions about animal husbandry.

4. Who is Timmy Butterworth?
(a) The owner of a sick turtle.
(b) A great dane that attacks Herriot every chance he gets.
(c) A little terrier that Herriot makes vomit.
(d) The boy next door to Skeldale house.

5. Why was Mr. Biggins reluctant to ask Herriot to look at his cow?
(a) His cow did not like vets.
(b) He was worried the cow would have to be put down.
(c) He wasn't sure Herriot could be trusted with his prized cow.
(d) He was afraid of a large bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Herriot stop halfway through the lethal injection?

2. Why was the conversation with Mr. Fryer frustrating for Herriot?

3. How does Herbert stay alive without a mother?

4. What phrase does Mrs Donovan repeat to Herriot for years?

5. Who is Granville Bennett?

(see the answer key)

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