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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Tristan make for every meal when Siegfried makes him cook?
(a) Eggs and toast.
(b) Porridge and bacon.
(c) Sausage and mash.
(d) Eggs and ham.

3. The old shepherd's dog has what physical problem?
(a) Broken ribs.
(b) Bladder infection.
(c) lame leg.
(d) Turned-in eyelids.

4. What is the name of Mr. Bartles' dog who is poisoned by Strychnine?
(a) Spot
(b) Teddy
(c) Harry
(d) Jasper

5. What is the name of the owner of the Greyhound Track?
(a) Mr. Cokefield.
(b) Mr. Stacker.
(c) Mr. Carter.
(d) Mr. Coker.

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

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

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

9. What is the name of the racehorse owner who doesn't trust Herriot to treat his horses and wants Farnon instead?
(a) Barratt.
(b) Turner.
(c) Beamish.
(d) Whyte.

10. What is the name of the Golden Retriever who is hit by a car?
(a) Kim.
(b) Korky.
(c) Jim.
(d) Kevin.

11. What is the name of the estate owned by Mrs. Rumney?
(a) The Oaks.
(b) Chestnut Hill.
(c) The Willows.
(d) The Laurels.

12. To what location are the RAF men marched every day for shooting practice?
(a) To the top of Castle Hill.
(b) To the athletic field of Waynesboro.
(c) To the beach of the town.
(d) To the crest of Cherry Hill.

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

14. Who ends up owning Cedric?
(a) Don Fentin.
(b) Cam Finton.
(c) Con Fenton.
(d) Saul Ferris.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the couple whose Golden Retriever is run over by a car?

2. According to vets in Herriot's time what is the worst sign of all in bovines?

3. What is the name of Mr. Dakin's old cow who returns home to her stall?

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

5. Which dog is the only dog in Darrowby to survive strychnine poisoning?

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