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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the owner of the Fox and Hounds?
(a) Mr. Waverly.
(b) Mr. Waters.
(c) Mr. Webber.
(d) Mr. Wentworth.

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

3. What do James and Helen name the baby?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Jamie.
(d) Jerry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of the scary RAF dentist?

2. What much does Herriot earn a day as Leading Aircraftsman?

3. What is the name of Mrs. Beck's cat who is so difficult to control?

4. How many dogs does Mrs. Ainsworth have?

5. What is the name of the retired shepherd who sat in the same place every night at the Fox and Hounds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Flight Sergeant Blackett and what surprises James about him.

2. Describe Mrs. Rumney.

3. How far away is Darrowby from Scarsborough where James is and what does that tempt him to do. Describe briefly what he does.

4. Describe Mr. Gilby, the farmer, and mention an embarrassing thing that happens to him.

5. Who is the owner of the Fox and Hounds? Describe the establishment.

6. What does James use to attempt curing Rose, Mr. Bailes' cow, but who finally cures her and how?

7. What is the biggest problem James encounters during his stay in Hensfield?

8. What problems does James encounter when is must inspect the dogs at the Greyhound racetrack?

9. What lesson does James learn from Mr. Stokill?

10. What is James' reaction at the sight of his newborn baby, what does he do and why is it funny?

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