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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. How many children does the policeman who adopts the stray dog have and what are their sexes?
(a) One boy and one girl.
(b) Two boys.
(c) Two boys and one girl.
(d) Two girls.

2. Which farmer who James visits to treat one of the animals has a very soft voice, almost a whisper?
(a) Elwood Westley.
(b) Elijah Wentworth.
(c) Elias Weatherly.
(d) Jeremiah Livingsworth.

3. What brand of cigarette does Tristan smoke?
(a) Camel.
(b) Raleigh.
(c) Woodbine.
(d) Winston.

4. What is Tubby Pinder enthusiastic about?
(a) Farming.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Horticulture.
(d) Horse racing.

5. What is the name of the student who goes with James on his rounds?
(a) Donald.
(b) David.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dog is the elderly retired farmer's dog?

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

3. Early in his veterinary practice how many dogs traveled everywhere with Siegfried in his car?

4. What phrase makes Herriot's blood freeze when he sees it in Miss Harbottle's handwriting?

5. Whose prize cow is saved from being slaughtered at the last minute?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Judy and what is extraordinary about her?

2. Describe James' first solo flight.

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

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

5. Who is Mr. Potts and what does James do for him?

6. What's the name of Roddy's dog and what kind of emergency surgery does James perform on him?

7. Who is Granville Bennett and why does James dread coming together with him?

8. Who is Roddy Travers?

9. Describe Mr. Barge and his occupation.

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

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