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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 - 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Easter Sunday.
(c) The day of the Darrowby Bicycle Race.
(d) The day of the Darrowby Gala.

2. What is the name of Helen's nurse?
(a) Nurse Green.
(b) Nurse White.
(c) Nurse Black.
(d) Nurse Brown.

3. What much does Herriot earn a day as Leading Aircraftsman?
(a) Six and four pence.
(b) Seven and three pence.
(c) Five and eight pence.
(d) Three shillings.

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

5. Who is the young urchin who constantly plays pranks on James?
(a) Tommy Banks.
(b) Desmond Winks.
(c) Wesley Binks.
(d) William Brink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which farmer's calves were dying mysteriously?

2. What do James and Helen name the baby?

3. What is the name of the stray cat Mrs. Ainsworth befriends?

4. What breed of dog is the blind man's dog?

5. What does Mrs. Ainsworth name the little kitten brought to her by the dying mother cat on Christmas Day?

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