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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the retired shepherd who sat in the same place every night at the Fox and Hounds?
(a) Hubert Black.
(b) Edward Carey.
(c) Sidney Cartwright.
(d) Albert Close.

2. What is the name of the village where Herriot goes to take over the practice of Siegfried's college buddy temporarily?
(a) Mansfield.
(b) Hensfield.
(c) Scarborough.
(d) Wakefield.

3. What does Herriot consider his Bible during his early veterinarian practice?
(a) The Wallace Book of Veterinary Medicine.
(b) Harvey's Rules of Veterinarians.
(c) Udall's Practice of Veterinary Medicine.
(d) Smith's Book of Veterinary Practice.

4. According to vets in Herriot's time what is the worst sign of all in bovines?
(a) Extreme diarrhea.
(b) The eyes begin to retreat into the head.
(c) Continual vomiting.
(d) They lose their appetitie completely.

5. Who is the Flight Sergeant who surprises James at his niceness about the baby?
(a) Flight Sergeant Hackett.
(b) Flight Sergeant Barklett.
(c) Flight Sergeant Blackmore.
(d) Flight Sergeant Blackett.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of horse is it that James has to treat for the racehorse trainer?

2. Who is the owner of the Fox and Hounds?

3. What is the name of the housekeeper who takes care of James in the mill town where he is covering for Siegfried's friend?

4. How does Herriot describe Helen's maternity dress?

5. Who cured Mr. Bailes' cow of her ailment?

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