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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 caused the eventual disappearance of the draught horse?
(a) The disapearance of family farms.
(b) Their replacement with mules.
(c) A mass outbreak of equine diseases.
(d) The invention of the tractor.

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

3. Why does Herriot whisper when he is having some drinks at the Drover's Arms?
(a) The place is really quiet.
(b) He is afraid Magnus, a little dog, will hear him.
(c) He has a sore throat.
(d) Whenever he speaks normally the parrot screams.

4. What caused Herriot discomfort during chapter one?
(a) The mud.
(b) Being the outsider in a local gathering.
(c) The extreme cold.
(d) Mr Ingledew's inappropriate stories.

5. Why is Siegfried able to comply with Miss Dooley's request?
(a) He and Miss Dooley are good friends.
(b) He is more accomodating that Herriot.
(c) He happens to be there at the right time.
(d) He has more experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Benjamin's leg on Herriot's last call before leaving for the Air Force?

2. What response does Mrs. Crump have to Mr. Crump offering Herriot some of his wine?

3. Despite his good lineage, why can't Gyp's owner breed Gyp?

4. What animal does Herriot place first in the Family Pets competition?

5. How does Mrs. Hammond's Irish Setter respond as Herriot treated a bad injury on his paw?

(see the answer key)

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