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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does the vet who goes on vacation and leaves James in charge have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

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

3. What disease does the poor prankster's dog have?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Rabies.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Distemper.

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

5. What special day was it when a boy played the prank of removing the coal cellar grating and James fell into it up to his chest?
(a) St. Patrick's Day.
(b) The day of the Darrowby Bicycle Race.
(c) Easter Sunday.
(d) The day of the Darrowby Gala.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 10 James discovers he has lost how many stones since joining the RAF?

2. What is erecting eight sheaves of corn without them falling down called?

3. Where are the two childhood camping chums now while James is in the RAF in Shropshire?

4. To what location are the RAF men marched every day for shooting practice?

5. What is the name of the village where Herriot goes to take over the practice of Siegfried's college buddy temporarily?

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