View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the farm family whose three members all talk at the same time?
(a) The Birtwhiffles.
(b) The Birtwhistles.
(c) The Bertleswirth.
(d) The Bertwents.

2. What is the nationality of the restaurant James and Helen are invited to go to in Newcastle?
(a) Indian.
(b) French.
(c) American.
(d) Chinese.

3. What is the name of the pharmaceutical representative who regularly called on Siegfried and James?
(a) Mr. Barge.
(b) Mr,. Bartley
(c) Mr. Baron.
(d) Mr. Barton.

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

5. Where is there a cow calving in Chapter 39?
(a) Mr. William's West Dale Farm.
(b) Mr. Roger's East Farm.
(c) Mr. Drover's South Farm.
(d) Mr. Smith's North Farm.

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

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

8. 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) Jessie, a White Cocker and Skippy, a Beagle.
(d) Jingo, a White Bull Terrier and Skipper, a Corgi.

9. Where does Mr. Beresford have to move to?
(a) Dover.
(b) Hensfield.
(c) Scarborough.
(d) Portsmouth.

10. 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.

11. How long is James in the convalescent home?
(a) A fortnight.
(b) A week.
(c) Two months.
(d) A month.

12. What is Paul Cotterell's dog's name?
(a) Terry.
(b) Theo.
(c) Leo.
(d) Teddy.

13. What kind of dog does Andrew Vine own?
(a) A fox terrier.
(b) A Westhighland terrier.
(c) A Jack Russell terrier.
(d) A Cairn terrier.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the elderly man James and Sam meet every day on their stroll by the river before lunch?

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

3. Who is Herriot's boss when he works at the stores?

4. Whose prize cow is saved from being slaughtered at the last minute?

5. What brand of cigarette does Tristan smoke?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 454 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample