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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hulton always count on his foreman to do for him?
(a) Groom his horses.
(b) Keep his cattle on the property.
(c) Manage his other workmen.
(d) Pronounce Propamidine for him.

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

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

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

5. What does the baby Sidney's father do for a living?
(a) He's a butcher.
(b) He's a backer.
(c) He's a carpenter.
(d) He's a Chimney Sweep.

6. Who is the other AC2 member of the RAF who scared James while he was waiting to see the RAF dentist?
(a) Lomkin.
(b) Simkin.
(c) Hopkin.
(d) Seskin.

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

8. How much does the Herriot baby weigh when he's born?
(a) Nine pounds.
(b) Ten pounds.
(c) Eight pounds.
(d) Eleven pounds.

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

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

11. What was the name of the dog who got a ball stuck in his throat?
(a) Buddy
(b) Teddy
(c) Benny
(d) Willy

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

13. What profession does Jack Brimham have?
(a) He's a builder.
(b) He's a preacher.
(c) He's a shepherd.
(d) He's a farmer.

14. 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) Two stones.
(d) One stone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition does the dog, Cedric, suffer from?

2. What wakes up the RAF men each morning and at what time?

3. Who ends up owning Cedric?

4. Where were James and his fellow RAF men billeted after being posted to their location?

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

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