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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Herriot's Flight Commander?
(a) Skeldale.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Harrnish.
(d) Beames.

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

4. What is the only thing James can see when he's marching through the thick London fog?
(a) The tower of London.
(b) The man ahead of him.
(c) The trees of the London park.
(d) The swinging lantern.

5. How long have James and Helen been married at the beginning of the book?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 8 months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who comes to pick up Mr. Dakin's cow for the fatstock market?

2. What was the name of the dog who got a ball stuck in his throat?

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

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

5. What is the name of the dog adopted by the poor boy who plays pranks on James?

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