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

2. What do the Kirby's do that Mr. Brown does not?
(a) They apologize for getting him up early.
(b) All of the above.
(c) They offer Herriot something to eat and drink.
(d) They wish Herriot a Merry Christmas.

3. What has Mr. Kitson decided to do with the dying ewe in the corner?
(a) Let her "take her chances" and see if she lives or dies.
(b) Butcher her that evening.
(c) Call the knackerman.
(d) Do everything he can to save her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Carmondy get dragged?

3. What does Herriot think is wrong with Toby, the cocker spaniel?

4. Why does Mr. Dacre's bull pin Herriot against the boards?

5. Why was Roland Partridge considered an unlikely character in Darrowby?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Dimmock family.

3. Explain why Mrs. Bond was displeased with Tristan.

4. 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?

5. Explain why Gyp, the epileptic sheep dog barks for once in his life at the sheep dog trials.

6. Why was Herriot terrified after doing the tuberculin test on Mr. Dacre's bull?

7. Describe the byre that Frank Metcalf builds for his cows. How is it different from most local byres?

8. What difficulty does Herriot have diagnosing Toby, the cocker spaniel that the Dimmocks bring him to see? How does he finally manage to discover what is wrong?

9. When does Herriot see Carmondy again? What happens?

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

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