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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The old shepherd's dog has what physical problem?

2. Which farmer's calves were dying mysteriously?

3. What is the name of the dog that jumps out at Herriot without warning and scares him each time he comes on a call?

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

5. To what location are the RAF men marched every day for shooting practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Gilby, the farmer, and mention an embarrassing thing that happens to him.

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

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

4. What does Shep Mr. Bailes' dog do when James comes that really annoys him and how does James finally handle it?

5. What experience does James have with Ralph Beamish the racehorse trainer?

6. What does James use to attempt curing Rose, Mr. Bailes' cow, but who finally cures her and how?

7. Why are Cedric the dog and Con Fenton such a perfect match?

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

9. Describe Flight Sergeant Blackett and what surprises James about him.

10. What is James' reaction at the sight of his newborn baby, what does he do and why is it funny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Who is Shep and how does he plague James? What does James do to get his revenge?

2) Describe James's reaction upon seeing his newborn son. What does he do and say that are funny to Helen and Nurse Brown?

3) Tell the story of old Albert Close and his dog Mick. Describe them both. What happens to Mick? What part does James play? What part do the men who frequent the Fox and Hounds play?

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe foot and mouth disease. Why was it so feared? Which one of the farmers in the book had animals that got the disease?

2) Why did James think the Mrs. Bailey;s cow had foot and mouth disease? What did the cow actually have? How did it get the condition?

3) Who is Mr. Daggett? Did you like the character. Why? or Why not?

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe what happens when there is a rash of strychnine poisonings in Darrowby. Mention a dog or two who are poisoned. Which dog is the only dog to survive being poisoned? Do they catch the perpetrator?

2) Describe Mrs Beck. Describe why James and Tristan are annoyed with her. Describe her cat, Georgina and what she has to have done to her.

3) Who is Mr. Gilby? Describe him. What happens to him that makes him embarrassed?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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