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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. What is the nickname of the scary RAF dentist?
(a) The butcher.
(b) The terminator.
(c) The destroyer.
(d) Attila.

2. What is the name of the woman in the next room to Helen who also just gave birth?
(a) Mrs. Dewinkle.
(b) Mrs. Dudley.
(c) Mrs. Greenburn.
(d) Mrs. Dewburn.

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

4. What is the name of the man whose skinned knee James treats?
(a) Angus.
(b) Roscoe.
(c) Delrose.
(d) Ambrose.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herriot consider his Bible during his early veterinarian practice?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 10 James discovers he has lost how many stones since joining the RAF?

3. The old shepherd's dog has what physical problem?

4. What does Mrs. Ainsworth name the little kitten brought to her by the dying mother cat on Christmas Day?

5. What is the most lasting memory James has of taking over the practice of Siegfried's college friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Johnny and his dog, Fergus.

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

5. Describe Mrs. Rumney.

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

7. What is the cause of the continual deaths of young calves at Mr. Billing's farm?

8. Who is Stewie Brannon and what does James do for him?

9. When James graduates from AC2 what does he become and how do his wages change?

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

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