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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who goes with Herriot to the Darrowby show?
(a) Tristan.
(b) Siegfried.
(c) A veterinary student.
(d) Helen.

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

4. What does Herriot think might have caused Kitson's dying ewe to recover?
(a) The antibiotics.
(b) The care and love she received.
(c) Relief from the pain and suffering.
(d) The lamb for her to take care of.

5. Why were dogs flocking to Mr. Partridge's house?
(a) They were attacking Percy.
(b) They were attracted to Percy.
(c) They were going through his trash.
(d) Mr. Partridge was feeding the strays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Timmy Butterworth do to Herriot in retribution?

2. What was especially difficult about Herriot's purchase at the auction house?

3. What happens to the ewes that causes one to lose her babies?

4. Why does Herriot suspect that Mr. Pickersgill is the cause of the problem with his cow's mastitis?

5. What is Herriot thinking of when he tries this last tactic to cure Penny?

(see the answer key)

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