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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35 - 38.

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

2. How many children does the policeman who adopts the stray dog have and what are their sexes?
(a) Two boys.
(b) Two girls.
(c) One boy and one girl.
(d) Two boys and one girl.

3. What is Hulton constantly fiddling with?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His pipe.
(c) His mustache.
(d) His hair.

4. What is the name of the son in the family whose members all talk at the same time?
(a) Ted.
(b) Len.
(c) Ken.
(d) Ben.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 10 James discovers he has lost how many stones since joining the RAF?
(a) One and 1/2 stones.
(b) Three stones.
(c) One stone.
(d) Two stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the little farmer who is a strict Methodist and has a painful and embarrassing accident with a cow?

2. What much does Herriot earn a day as Leading Aircraftsman?

3. 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?

4. What kind of dog does Andrew Vine own?

5. What is the name of the latest product the pharmaceutical rep wants to sell Siegfried?

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