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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 are the names of the couple whose Golden Retriever is run over by a car?
(a) John and Mary Gilford.
(b) Jim and Lucy Gothworth.
(c) Peter and Minerva Goddard.
(d) Peter and Marjorie Gilliard.

2. What is the name of the cheerful blind man?
(a) Tommy Cliffdale
(b) Jimmy Harrison
(c) Joey Ford
(d) Johnny Clifford

3. Who is the young urchin who constantly plays pranks on James?
(a) Wesley Binks.
(b) Desmond Winks.
(c) Tommy Banks.
(d) William Brink.

4. What was the name of the man who was afraid James might accidentally castrate him because James was getting too close to his private parts with his scalpel?
(a) Tim Mulligan
(b) John O'Reilly
(c) Kevin O'Haggarty
(d) Rory O'Hagan

5. How many dogs does Mrs. Ainsworth have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the owner of the Greyhound Track?

2. To what location are the RAF men marched every day for shooting practice?

3. What is the name of the racehorse owner who doesn't trust Herriot to treat his horses and wants Farnon instead?

4. What is the name of the blind man's dog?

5. Who is the other AC2 member of the RAF who scared James while he was waiting to see the RAF dentist?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lord Hulton and the situation James faces with his sow who has a prolapsed uterus.

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

3. What experience does James have with Ralph Beamish the racehorse trainer?

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

5. Who is Debbie and what is her fate?

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

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

8. Describe the incident James dreams about when first in London with the RAF.

9. What are the two incidents that happen when Herriot is castrating pigs?

10. Why are Cedric the dog and Con Fenton such a perfect match?

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