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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tubby Pinder enthusiastic about?
(a) Farming.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Horticulture.

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

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

4. Who cured Mr. Bailes' cow of her ailment?
(a) Jim Oakley.
(b) Larry Smith.
(c) Jerry Takley.
(d) Tim Oakes.

5. How many hours of instruction does James have before he is sent up for his first solo flight?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Ten hours.
(c) Fifteen hours.
(d) Nine hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Herriot's vet friend say he's going to charge him for the small operation performed on his dog, Sam?

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

3. What physical problem does the bullock have?

4. According to vets in Herriot's time what is the worst sign of all in bovines?

5. What condition does Mr. Blackburn's cow have that makes her so weak and unable to give birth?

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