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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Herriot end up officiating at the Darrowby show?
(a) The usual officiator fell ill that day.
(b) He was the only vet on the grounds.
(c) Siegfried is out of town that day.
(d) He owed a favor to the town councilman.

2. What happens when Herriot injects the cow?
(a) She goes into convulsions.
(b) She relaxes, and few minutes later stands up.
(c) She dies.
(d) She stops panicking so they can set her leg.

3. How do Herbert and the ewe end up together?
(a) The ewe is too sick at first to notice it is not her lamb.
(b) The farmer ties a dead lamb skin on Herberts back.
(c) Herbert persisted until the ewe gave up.
(d) The full udder was so uncomfortable the ewe liked Herbert to nurse.

4. What would Cliff do after he fought with his wife?
(a) Disapear for a few days and return as if nothing had happened.
(b) Throw himself into his work.
(c) Go to the stables and spend the night with the horses.
(d) Make her sleep outside.

5. What takes Herriot to the Alderson homestead in chapter seven?
(a) A sick cow.
(b) His car broke down nearby.
(c) Helen invited him to Sunday tea.
(d) He was following up on an animal Siegfried had treated.

6. What phrase does Mrs Donovan repeat to Herriot for years?
(a) "Stick to livestock."
(b) "Haven't I made a difference to this dog?"
(c) "Don't you wish you knew my secrets?"
(d) "Old remedies are the best remedies."

7. Who is Mrs. Donovan?
(a) All of the above.
(b) A nosy old lady.
(c) A woman who fancies herself an animal doctor.
(d) An old gypsy.

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

9. After all the horses were gone from Harland Grange, what animal replaced them?
(a) Goats
(b) Sheep.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Donkeys.

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

11. What was especially difficult about Herriot's purchase at the auction house?
(a) Figuring out how to set it up.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Explaining to Helen what he had purchased.
(d) Transporting it to his car.

12. Why are Herriot and Tristan reluctant to fully diagnose Clancy?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Because he is very smelly.
(c) Because they are afraid of what they will find.
(d) Because he is mean and extremely large.

13. What was Herriot suspected of for his placement of the family pets winners?
(a) Being biased against rabbits.
(b) Awarding prizes to his clients.
(c) Taking bribes.
(d) Giving first place to the squire's son.

14. Why did Harry say that Monty was ungrateful?
(a) He was mean despite living an easy life.
(b) Monty could have been put down, but they saved him.
(c) Monty refused the food offered to him.
(d) Herriot had saved his life and the bull had turned on him.

15. What do Granville and Herriot do while waiting for Dinah to wake up?
(a) Make a call to treat a cow.
(b) Eat and drink.
(c) Discuss animal care.
(d) Place bets on race horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, Herriot returns to bed after a long night out. Where was he?

2. What is the last thing Herriot sees at the Darrowby show?

3. How does Siegfried treat Mrs. Dalby when she comes to Skeldale house?

4. What does Mr Kendall give to Siegfried when they call to his ranch to see a cow?

5. What interferes with the enjoyment of Herriot's purchase at home?

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