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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. Where is the convalescent home where James goes after the hospital located?
(a) Paddington, near Manchechester.
(b) Whitestone, near Westminster.
(c) Worthington, near Shropshire.
(d) Puddlestone, near Leominster.

2. What is the name of the son in the family whose members all talk at the same time?
(a) Ken.
(b) Ben.
(c) Ted.
(d) Len.

3. What kind of dog does Mr. Rington have?
(a) A female Dalmation.
(b) A female Poodle.
(c) A female Alsatian.
(d) A female Bull Terrier.

4. What phrase makes Herriot's blood freeze when he sees it in Miss Harbottle's handwriting?
(a) TB discovered.
(b) Rung Din.
(c) Time Out.
(d) Ring Min.

5. With what two friends did James go camping every weekend from Easter to October as a boy?
(a) Alex Taylor and Eddie Hutchison.
(b) Albert Tanner and Eddie Harley.
(c) Alan Taylor and Joey Harvey.
(d) Alvin Tennyson and Jimmy Hutchson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the wife of the vet who always get James drunk?

2. What is the name of Mr. Rington's dog?

3. What do Siegfried and James notice one day as they shopped in the marketplace?

4. How old is the man with the dog in the tram?

5. What does the aptitude test reveal James is good at?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elijah Wenworth and the situation with his bull.

2. What is the incident involving Mr. Moverley's expensive Ayreshire cow?

3. What happens on the evening when Siegfried tells Tristan to stay at Skeldale house all evening?

4. Who are Andrew Vine and Digger and what happens to them?

5. Describe Mr. Barge and his occupation.

6. When James is grounded in the R.A.F. what job do they give him?

7. Describe Mr. Mount and his relationship with Tristan.

8. After finding it difficult and extremely strenuous working for farmer Edwards, what does James do to prove his true worth?

9. What new product does Mr. Barge sell to Siegfried and James and what is it supposed to do?

10. What are the names of the two dogs who are inseparable friends, what are their breeds and what happens to them?

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