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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hulton give James to eat and drink after James had successfully operated on the mother pig?
(a) Hot coffee and two slices of bread with butter and honey.
(b) Hot chocolate and breakfast cake.
(c) Hot Earl Grey tea and scones.
(d) A large glass of beer and bread and cheese.

2. What noble title does William Hulton bear?
(a) Baron.
(b) Marquis.
(c) Prince.
(d) Duke.

3. Which farmer's calves were dying mysteriously?
(a) Mr. Biltmore's.
(b) Mr. Boswith's.
(c) Mr. Billing's.
(d) Mr. Bethwick's.

4. What is the name of the old shepherd's dog who lay under the table at The Fox and Hounds?
(a) Mick.
(b) King.
(c) Mack.
(d) Rick.

5. When Herriot was 24 and new to the vet practice, whose bullock with a sore foot did he treat?
(a) Mr. Hargrove's.
(b) Mr. Hewey's.
(c) Mr. Hennessey's.
(d) Mr. Stokill's.

6. What is the name of the dog that jumps out at Herriot without warning and scares him each time he comes on a call?
(a) Rocky.
(b) Shep.
(c) Reggie.
(d) King.

7. What wakes up the RAF men each morning and at what time?
(a) The officer in charge at 6:15 am.
(b) A bugle at 5:30 am.
(c) The clattering of dustbin lids at 6 am.
(d) The kitchen workers at 5 am.

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

9. What is the name of Siegfried's college buddy whose vet practice Herriot takes for a couple of weeks?
(a) Louie Brayshaw.
(b) Joey Branquist.
(c) Stewie Brannon.
(d) Jimmy Brennen.

10. What condition does the dog, Cedric, suffer from?
(a) Distemper.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Flatus.
(d) Rabies.

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

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

13. Who cured Mr. Bailes' cow of her ailment?
(a) Larry Smith.
(b) Tim Oakes.
(c) Jim Oakley.
(d) Jerry Takley.

14. Who is the lame veteran who comes to get Herriot because his dog has been poisoned also?
(a) Mr. Barrymore.
(b) Mr. Brookside.
(c) Mr. Broadmore.
(d) Mr. Boardman.

15. What is the name of the retired shepherd who sat in the same place every night at the Fox and Hounds?
(a) Hubert Black.
(b) Edward Carey.
(c) Albert Close.
(d) Sidney Cartwright.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the little female dog they tried to mate Cedric with?

3. What is Hulton constantly fiddling with?

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

5. What is the most lasting memory James has of taking over the practice of Siegfried's college friend?

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