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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells James about Paul's suicide?
(a) Mr. Sedley.
(b) Mr. Songster.
(c) Mr. Sandler.
(d) Mr. Sangster.

2. What kind of a dog is Coco and how old is he?
(a) He's a five-month-old beagle.
(b) He's a six-month-old cocker spaniel.
(c) He's a three-month-old poodle.
(d) He's a two-month-old dachshund.

3. What are the names of the two inseparable dog friends in Chapter 31 and what breeds are they?
(a) Jimmy, a Black Alsatian and Scooter, a Brindle Cairn.
(b) Dingo, a Bloodhound and Captain, a Bassett Hound.
(c) Jingo, a White Bull Terrier and Skipper, a Corgi.
(d) Jessie, a White Cocker and Skippy, a Beagle.

4. What is the name of the elderly man James and Sam meet every day on their stroll by the river before lunch?
(a) Mr. Pitts.
(b) Mr. Phelps.
(c) Mr. Potts.
(d) Mr. Potley.

5. Who is Raymond?
(a) A fellow vet in Darrowby.
(b) A college buddy of Tristan.
(c) A dog James treats.
(d) A neighbor of the man James visits.

6. What physical problem does the old retired farmer have?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Cancer.
(c) A heart condition.
(d) A lame leg.

7. What condition does Mr. Blackburn's cow have that makes her so weak and unable to give birth?
(a) Dispepsia.
(b) TB.
(c) Milk fever.
(d) Breech birth.

8. What does Herriot's flying instructor say is "very good indeed, really masterly" about Herriot's first solo flight?
(a) His quick return to the flying field.
(b) The fact that he found his way back after being lost.
(c) The smooth landing.
(d) The "side slip".

9. What kind of bullock does Herriot treat in Chapter 23?
(a) A pure Jersey.
(b) A pure Holstein.
(c) A Hereford Cross.
(d) A Gurnsey Cross.

10. Where is the convalescent home where James goes after the hospital located?
(a) Whitestone, near Westminster.
(b) Worthington, near Shropshire.
(c) Puddlestone, near Leominster.
(d) Paddington, near Manchechester.

11. Who stands on top of the cart as the sheaves of corn are thrown up by James?
(a) The farmer and his wife.
(b) Two of the farmer's children.
(c) Another RAFman.
(d) A neighbor, who is also a farmer.

12. What is the name of the auctioneer James sees in Drovers Arms?
(a) Gerald Wilkinson.
(b) Geoffrey Wilder.
(c) George Wilks.
(d) Graham Windham.

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

14. What is the name of the formidable man whose daughter, Deborah, Tristan is dating in Chapter 30?
(a) Mr. Montague.
(b) Mr. Montgomery.
(c) Mr. Mountbatton.
(d) Mr. Mount.

15. What color is Nellie the big cow?
(a) White.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black and white.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the elderly retired farmer's dog?

2. After six months at Scarborough how many miles can James trot along the beach and cliffs without any trouble?

3. What is the name of Mr. Rington's dog?

4. Early in his veterinary practice how many dogs traveled everywhere with Siegfried in his car?

5. Who finally calms the sow down so that she'll suckle her 15 piglets?

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