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

2. How does Herriot consume the meal served to him by the Horners?
(a) He gobbles it down voraciously.
(b) Slowly and appreciately.
(c) He smothers it in piccalilli so can't taste it.
(d) He feeds much of it to the dog when the Horsners aren't looking.

3. What happened to Richard Carmondy on a call with Herriot?
(a) The farmer laughed at him.
(b) He openly contradicted Herriot infront of a farmer.
(c) He lost his dignity when a dog bit him on his buttocks.
(d) He quit and decided to go home.

4. Why was Mr. Biggins reluctant to ask Herriot to look at his cow?
(a) He was worried the cow would have to be put down.
(b) He wasn't sure Herriot could be trusted with his prized cow.
(c) He was afraid of a large bill.
(d) His cow did not like vets.

5. How does Herriot usually catch Mrs. Bond's cats?
(a) Waiting next to the cat door and grabbing them when they come through.
(b) Luring them in with tuna.
(c) Patiently calling them and coaxing them.
(d) With a humane trap.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Marmaduke "Duke" Skelton?

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

4. Despite his good lineage, why can't Gyp's owner breed Gyp?

5. What did the A.A man say to Herriot?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the Dimmock family.

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

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

6. When Herriot is on a schedule and must return to the clinic, what is Herriot doing at Ted Buckle's, and what happens that makes him sure he'll be late?

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

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

9. Why does Herriot become upset with Kitson when he goes to deliver some lambs for him?

10. How does Carmondy's "hands on" experience on cases go? Give examples of what happens.

(see the answer keys)

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