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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the disease have such serious ramifications for Frank?
(a) It was caused by the byre he built.
(b) It causes the cows to abort and not produce milk.
(c) It kills the cattle.
(d) The locals already doubted his ability.

2. What does Herriot do to remedy the situation about Peter, Mrs. Tompkin's budgie?
(a) He runs to the store and buys another one just like him.
(b) He catches him with a towel.
(c) He tapes his beak shut.
(d) He has Mrs. Tompkin hold him.

3. What does Herriot think about the new byre that Frank Metcalf has built?
(a) It will never work.
(b) It is a perfect reflection of all the local byres.
(c) It shows Frank's inexperience.
(d) It is the future of dairy farming.

4. Why was Roland Partridge considered an unlikely character in Darrowby?
(a) He prefered cats to dogs,
(b) He dressed unusually.
(c) Although his background was farming he was an artist.
(d) He refused to buy a house and lived off the land.

5. Who did Herriot bring the animal to?
(a) Colonel Bosworth.
(b) Siegfried.
(c) Tristan.
(d) Granville Bennett.

6. How was Richard Carmondy different from the other students?
(a) He was lazy and unappreciative of the favor Herriot was doing for him.
(b) He was not afraid to do the jobs that even Herriot cringed from doing.
(c) He did not seem at all interested in veterinary science,
(d) He had an air of superiority.

7. How did Mr. Kitson make the delivery that Herriot performs much more difficult?
(a) By asking Herriot to explain everything he does.
(b) By insisting they do it in a tiny dark stall.
(c) By talking loudly the entire time.
(d) None of the above.

8. What does Herriot tell Mrs. Chapman as he leaves her house the night of the Daffodil Ball?
(a) None of the above.
(b) He thanks her for getting him out of the Ball.
(c) That Helen is his "young lady".
(d) To not call him again at night unless it's an emergency.

9. As Penny, the poodle with gastroenteritis, get worse and worse, what does Herriot suspect is keeping her from getting better?
(a) Her owners feeding her too much.
(b) The vicious cycle of drinking and vomiting.
(c) Neglect.
(d) The medicines are old.

10. What does Herriot go to see Boris for?
(a) A bone stuck in his teeth.
(b) Worms.
(c) A broken leg.
(d) Vaccinations.

11. What odd tools did Mr. Ross require to fix the animal?
(a) Ginger root and hot water.
(b) Sugar, a bottle, and a pig stool.
(c) A step ladder and a ten foot rope.
(d) Carrots and the mother's milk.

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

13. How do Frank's cows get sick?
(a) From a new cow Frank bought at market.
(b) The pasture was contaminated.
(c) The byre was unsanitary.
(d) Nobody knows.

14. What state is Toby in when Herriot makes his diagnosis and takes him to Granville Bennett?
(a) Twice his original size.
(b) Skin and bones.
(c) Comatose.
(d) Raging fever.

15. What does Herriot think is wrong with Toby, the cocker spaniel?
(a) Internal infection.
(b) Nothing, he's just a runt.
(c) Worms.
(d) He ate something bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chance does Herriot take before euthanizing Penny?

2. Which of the following best characterizes Walt Barnett?

3. Why does Mrs. Bond ask Herriot not to bring Tristan back?

4. What is Tristan able to get from the farmers that Herriot is not?

5. How does Herriot consume the meal served to him by the Horners?

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