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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. When Herriot was 24 and new to the vet practice, whose bullock with a sore foot did he treat?

2. Where is James posted after his training in London?

3. What is the name of the retired shepherd who sat in the same place every night at the Fox and Hounds?

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

5. Which dog is the only dog in Darrowby to survive strychnine poisoning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is the owner of the Fox and Hounds? Describe the establishment.

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

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

6. What was wrong with the dog in the car that waved James down when he was on his way home from castrating pigs and how does James handle the problem?

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

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

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

10. What lesson does James learn from Mr. Stokill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Herriot mentions a number of times in his book his opinion of women. Do you remember his comments about women? Describe some of them. Did he regard women highly? Do you think he understood women? How close do you think he was to his wife? Explain why you think that.

2) Describe James Herriot's writing style. What did you like about the way he wrote his book? Are there any things about his writing style that you would criticize? What are they?

3) Of all the dogs you can remember from the book, which one was your favorite? Tell which one and why it was your favorite.

Choose two of the three topics to write on..

Essay Topic 2

1) Tell the story of the little stray dog Siegfried and James see begging in the market place. What happens to the dog? What do Siegfried, James and the policeman do?

2) What does James hate to do and isn't good at doing which involves the Ministry of Agriculture. Explain what almost happens because of one of James's clerical errors.

3) Describe what happens on James' first solo flight.

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Whose practice did James take over in Hensfield? Describe the difference between the veterinary practice in Hensfield with the one at Skeldale house.

2) What happened to Kim, the Golden Retriever? Who were his owners? Was James successful in helping him?

3) Describe James' experience at the Greyhound Racetract in Hensfleld.

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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