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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 kills the cattle.
(b) It causes the cows to abort and not produce milk.
(c) It was caused by the byre he built.
(d) The locals already doubted his ability.

2. Where do Herriot and Helen go when they leave the Daffodil Ball?
(a) First to Skeldale House for tools and then to see a dog.
(b) After a quick stop at Skeldale House, to a farm on the outskirts to see a bull.
(c) After a long stop by the moonlit river, to Heston Grange.
(d) Straight to Heston Grange, Helen's home.

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

4. Throughout the beginning of chapter 20, what sound is present?
(a) The barking of the neighbor's dog.
(b) The laughter of children.
(c) The ringing of bells.
(d) The sound of a choir singing,

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

6. What did the A.A man say to Herriot?
(a) That the road they had driven the previous night was closed.
(b) That driving in the snow would be too dangerous.
(c) That his tired were to bald to drive.
(d) That he would have to detour down more windy road.

7. What chance does Herriot take before euthanizing Penny?
(a) Taking her to the clinic to heal.
(b) Sedating her heavily for several days to break the cycle.
(c) Threatening to call the authorities.
(d) Doubling the dosage of the medicine.

8. Why does Helen go with Herriot when he leaves the Daffodil Ball on his call?
(a) The call is her father's prize bull.
(b) He asked her if she wanted to.
(c) Richard Edmundson was drunk and she wanted to leave.
(d) She needed a lift home.

9. What does Herriot come to realize over time?
(a) Helen needed the time away from him.
(b) Helen was physically affected by the thought of his departure.
(c) Tristan is a good business partner.
(d) Siegfried did not owe him the money.

10. What has Gyp never done in his life?
(a) Run.
(b) Chase cars.
(c) Bark.
(d) Work sheep.

11. How does Herriot feel about eating fat on meat?
(a) He loathes it.
(b) He gets tired of it.
(c) He wishes Helen would cook with more fat.
(d) He craves it.

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

13. What is Gyp's response when he sees Sweep years later?
(a) He runs madly in circles.
(b) He has an epileptic fit.
(c) He barks.
(d) He runs to help him work sheep in the dog trial.

14. Why do Herriot and Siegfried spend all night talking at the beginning of chapter 41?
(a) Siegfried is leaving for the Air Force the next day.
(b) They haven't seen each other in weeks.
(c) They have a lot of business they need to discuss.
(d) Helen is staying at her parents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Herriot agree to go before returning home?

2. What does Herriot do to remedy the situation about Peter, Mrs. Tompkin's budgie?

3. What has Mr. Kitson decided to do with the dying ewe in the corner?

4. Why were dogs flocking to Mr. Partridge's house?

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

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