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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 biggest problem James faces in the surgery he takes over for a couple weeks for Siegfried's friend?
(a) Too much noise.
(b) A rickety, collapsing kitchen table.
(c) Dirty medicine bottles.
(d) Not enough light to operate by.

2. To what location are the RAF men marched every day for shooting practice?
(a) To the top of Castle Hill.
(b) To the crest of Cherry Hill.
(c) To the beach of the town.
(d) To the athletic field of Waynesboro.

3. 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.

4. What cream does William Hulton swear by?
(a) Nivea Cream.
(b) Pond's Cream.
(c) Propamidine Cream.
(d) Neosporin Cream.

5. What is the name of the owner of the Greyhound Track?
(a) Mr. Cokefield.
(b) Mr. Stacker.
(c) Mr. Carter.
(d) Mr. Coker.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How far away by bus is Herriot from his pregnant wife?

3. Who is the lame veteran who comes to get Herriot because his dog has been poisoned also?

4. How many dogs does Mrs. Ainsworth have?

5. What wakes up the RAF men each morning and at what time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Johnny and his dog, Fergus.

4. Who are Albert Close and Mick and what is their story?

5. What are some thing Wesley Binks does to torment James?

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Debbie and what is her fate?

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