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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 other AC2 member of the RAF who scared James while he was waiting to see the RAF dentist?
(a) Simkin.
(b) Seskin.
(c) Lomkin.
(d) Hopkin.

2. Who is the lame veteran who comes to get Herriot because his dog has been poisoned also?
(a) Mr. Boardman.
(b) Mr. Barrymore.
(c) Mr. Broadmore.
(d) Mr. Brookside.

3. How long have James and Helen been married at the beginning of the book?
(a) 1 year.
(b) A few months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) A few weeks.

4. Where were James and his fellow RAF men billeted after being posted to their location?
(a) THe Plaza Hotel.
(b) The Ritz Hotel.
(c) The Grand Hotel.
(d) The Regent Hotel.

5. How much does the Herriot baby weigh when he's born?
(a) Nine pounds.
(b) Eleven pounds.
(c) Ten pounds.
(d) Eight pounds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When James was reading Black's Veterinary Dictionary he was reminded about castrating what animals?

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

4. What are the names of the couple whose Golden Retriever is run over by a car?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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. Who is Debbie and what is her fate?

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

10. Who is "the Butcher" and what does he do to James?

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