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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 much does Herriot's vet friend say he's going to charge him for the small operation performed on his dog, Sam?
(a) Eight pence.
(b) Ten guineas.
(c) Ten pence.
(d) Ten shillings.

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

3. Who is Herriot's flying instructor?
(a) Flying Officer Woodham.
(b) Flying Officer Worthham.
(c) Flying Officer Cromwell.
(d) Flying Officer Hartley.

4. What farmer is James allotted to help in Shropshire?
(a) Farmer Edmonds.
(b) Farmer Edwards.
(c) Farmer Henley.
(d) Farmer Whyte.

5. What kind of bullock does Herriot treat in Chapter 23?
(a) A Hereford Cross.
(b) A Gurnsey Cross.
(c) A pure Holstein.
(d) A pure Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Beresford have to move to?

2. Who is Herriot's boss when he works at the stores?

3. What kind of dog does Mr. Rington have?

4. What is the name of the farmer who had a sick six-month-old calf?

5. What are the names of the two inseparable dog friends in Chapter 31 and what breeds are they?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Len Hampson and the situation with his pig.

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

3. Describe the Birtwhistles.

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

5. Who is Roddy Travers?

6. What happens to the little stray dog that James and Siegfried observe begging in the marketplace?

7. What does Siegfried chastise James about regarding an old-age pensioner and why does it turn our to be a paradox?

8. Why is does Tristan have to stay home all evening at Skeldale house?

9. Describe James' visit to the Blackburn cow farm.

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

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