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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 far away by bus is Herriot from his pregnant wife?
(a) Two and a half hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Three and a half hours.

2. The old shepherd's dog has what physical problem?
(a) Broken ribs.
(b) Turned-in eyelids.
(c) lame leg.
(d) Bladder infection.

3. What is the name of the woman in the next room to Helen who also just gave birth?
(a) Mrs. Greenburn.
(b) Mrs. Dudley.
(c) Mrs. Dewburn.
(d) Mrs. Dewinkle.

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

5. What is the name of the estate owned by Mrs. Rumney?
(a) Chestnut Hill.
(b) The Laurels.
(c) The Oaks.
(d) The Willows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands on top of the cart as the sheaves of corn are thrown up by James?

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

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

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

5. What does James dream of during an hour's nap in the waiting room of the flying school?

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