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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what location are the RAF men marched every day for shooting practice?
(a) To the beach of the town.
(b) To the athletic field of Waynesboro.
(c) To the crest of Cherry Hill.
(d) To the top of Castle Hill.

2. Who prepares the food at the Winckfield flying school?
(a) Local women who wanted to serve their country.
(b) Two grizzled old civilians who smoked pipes.
(c) A retired chef and his assistant.
(d) Two of the wives of the RAF officers.

3. What does Herriot's flying instructor say is "very good indeed, really masterly" about Herriot's first solo flight?
(a) The "side slip".
(b) The smooth landing.
(c) The fact that he found his way back after being lost.
(d) His quick return to the flying field.

4. What fatal disease does Paul's dog have?
(a) Lung cancer.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Hodgkin's disease.
(d) Liver cancer.

5. Where is Paul Cotterell from?
(a) The west of England.
(b) The south of England.
(c) London.
(d) Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dog that jumps out at Herriot without warning and scares him each time he comes on a call?

2. What is the name of Herriot's Flight Commander?

3. What is Tubby Pinder enthusiastic about?

4. Which farmer who James visits to treat one of the animals has a very soft voice, almost a whisper?

5. What is the name of the racehorse owner who doesn't trust Herriot to treat his horses and wants Farnon instead?

(see the answer key)

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