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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Tristan's response to having his foot stepped on by a cow?
(a) Adding a fee to the bill.
(b) Cursing loudly.
(c) Stoically going on without showing pain.
(d) Crawl away, dragging his whole leg uselessly.

3. Why does Mrs. Bond ask Herriot not to bring Tristan back?
(a) Tristan got all the cats riled up chasing Boris.
(b) Tristan was rude to her.
(c) Boris took an instant disliking to him.
(d) Tristan flirted with her daughter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What dampens Herriot's spirits when he is attending the Daffodil Ball?

2. What holiday is Herriot about to celebrate in chapter twenty?

3. What does Siegfried tell Herriot his check is for?

4. What do the Kirby's do that Mr. Brown does not?

5. What did Frank Metcalf do as a profession for most of his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Herriot goes to the lecture with Granville Bennett, what do they miss and what do they arrive just in time for?

2. Mr. Bentley arrives at the surgery to ask Herriot to come out and see his cow the next day. What is he doing that is odd and why?

3. Explain the relationship between Marmaduke "Duke" Skelton and Ewan Ross.

4. In what way is Herriot's work personality different from Ewan Ross's?

5. Describe Tristan's behavior while delivering a calf.

6. Why is Herriot suddenly worried about money in chapter 41?

7. What happens to Frank Metcalf and his new byre?

8. After Herriot and Granville attend the lecture, why is it challenging to return home?

9. What call do Herriot and Helen go on when they leave the Daffodil Ball? What happens there?

10. Why does Roland Partridge decide to postpone as long as possible the surgery that Herriot recommends fro his little dog Percy? What possible affect did this delay have?

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