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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. What does Herriot think might have caused Kitson's dying ewe to recover?
(a) The antibiotics.
(b) Relief from the pain and suffering.
(c) The lamb for her to take care of.
(d) The care and love she received.

2. What was caught in the throat of Mr. Kirby's goat Dorothy?
(a) Mr. Kirby's summer drawers.
(b) A Corn-cobb pipe.
(c) A tin can.
(d) A mass of shredded newspaper.

3. Why were dogs flocking to Mr. Partridge's house?
(a) They were attracted to Percy.
(b) They were attacking Percy.
(c) Mr. Partridge was feeding the strays.
(d) They were going through his trash.

4. What does Herriot have to return on schedule from the afternoon calls for?
(a) To medicate a sick dog.
(b) Dinner with the Hodgsons.
(c) The farewell party for Siegfried.
(d) Helen's doctors appointment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Herriot believe is the true reason that Mr. Wilkin sold Sweep instead of Gyp?

2. Why did Herriot stop halfway through the lethal injection?

3. What does Siegfried do to get even with Walt Bennett?

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

5. Why was Mr. Biggins reluctant to ask Herriot to look at his cow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain why all the town dogs were attracted to Percy, the little dog with the tumor.

3. How does Herriot's attitude about the English farmer change over the course of chapter twenty? Why does it change?

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

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

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

7. Describe the Dimmock family.

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

9. What does Ted Buckle do to calm Herriot down and to get the bull back in his box?

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

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