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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of breed are Mrs. Ainsworth's dogs?
(a) Beagles.
(b) Basset hounds.
(c) Cairn terriers.
(d) Dachshunds.

2. How many dogs does Mrs. Ainsworth have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

3. When James was reading Black's Veterinary Dictionary he was reminded about castrating what animals?
(a) bulls
(b) pigs
(c) dogs
(d) cats

4. 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) The day of the Darrowby Bicycle Race.
(b) The day of the Darrowby Gala.
(c) Easter Sunday.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

5. What is the name of the house where the veterinarians live?
(a) Hillside House.
(b) Darrowby House.
(c) The Droves.
(d) Skeldale House.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Herriot was 24 and new to the vet practice, whose bullock with a sore foot did he treat?

2. What is the nickname of the scary RAF dentist?

3. What noble title does William Hulton bear?

4. How long have James and Helen been married at the beginning of the book?

5. What was the name of the man who was afraid James might accidentally castrate him because James was getting too close to his private parts with his scalpel?

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