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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. What does James have three cases of while he's going on rounds with the student?

2. What is the name of the vet who always gets James drunk?

3. What condition does Mr. Blackburn's cow have that makes her so weak and unable to give birth?

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

5. What kind of dog does Andrew Vine own?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is James' relationship with the Ministry of Agriculture?

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

4. What is stooking?

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

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

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

8. What happens when David, a student considering becoming a veterinarian, goes on rounds with James?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Most of the book is comprised of flash backs and stories James recalls from his life in Darrowby. Do you think this is a good writing technique. Do you think James' memories of his life at Skeldale House and with Helen helped James to survive being in the military better? How? Do you

think that that might be a coping mechanism that POWs also use?

2) Of all the stories James tells in this book which one stands out to you as the funniest? Explain why.

3) Which of the stories in the book did you find the most moving or touching? Retell the story briefly and tell why you chose that one.

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

1) After reading ALL THINGS WISE AND WONDERFUL, studying it and discussing it, would you like to read Herriot's other books in the same series? Why? Give reasons for decision. Why not? Explain why you wouldn't like to read any other books by Herriot.

2) Of the three veterinarians in the book, which one was your favorite? Explain why?

3) Has reading the book changed your attitude about animals? Veterinarians? The British? If so, explain why and how.

Choose two of the topics to write on.

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