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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was James posted after flying school?
(a) Lanton Park, Yorkshire.
(b) Winston Park, Shropshire.
(c) Heaton Park, Manchester.
(d) Mansfield Park, Dorchester.

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

3. What phrase makes Herriot's blood freeze when he sees it in Miss Harbottle's handwriting?
(a) Ring Min.
(b) Rung Din.
(c) Time Out.
(d) TB discovered.

4. Where is the Flying School that James is sent to?
(a) Windsor.
(b) Windshire.
(c) Weatherton.
(d) Weatherley.

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

6. What is this latest pharmaceutical product supposed to cure?
(a) Cows and pigs with indigestion.
(b) Farrowing sows and carsick pets.
(c) Shedding in dogs and cats.
(d) Farm animals and pets with diarrhea.

7. Whose prize cow is saved from being slaughtered at the last minute?
(a) Mr. Moorhead's.
(b) Mr. Weatherley's.
(c) Mr. Moverley's.
(d) Mr. Weaver's.

8. What kind of dog is the elderly retired farmer's dog?
(a) A sheepdog.
(b) A cocker spaniel.
(c) A brittany spaniel.
(d) A beagle.

9. How old is the man with the dog in the tram?
(a) 45.
(b) 35.
(c) 47.
(d) 40.

10. What does the aptitude test reveal James is good at?
(a) Writing.
(b) Mechanical things.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Public relations.

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

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

13. How much does Herriot's vet friend say he's going to charge him for the small operation performed on his dog, Sam?
(a) Eight pence.
(b) Ten shillings.
(c) Ten guineas.
(d) Ten pence.

14. Who ends up adopting the little stray dog who was hit by a car?
(a) P.C. Finney.
(b) J.R. Phillips.
(c) P.C. Phelps.
(d) J.M. Phinney,

15. What is the name of the farrowing pedigree sow who just gave birth?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Lizzy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the son in the family whose members all talk at the same time?

2. What physical problem does the old retired farmer have?

3. What is Andrew's dog's name?

4. Who is Emmeline?

5. What job is James given when he works in the stores?

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