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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. Who is Herriot's flying instructor?

2. What is the nationality of the restaurant James and Helen are invited to go to in Newcastle?

3. With what two friends did James go camping every weekend from Easter to October as a boy?

4. Where is the Flying School that James is sent to?

5. What is the name of the horse that has a serious case of canker?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are Andrew Vine and Digger and what happens to them?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Paul Cotterell and his dog and what happens to them.

8. What new product does Mr. Barge sell to Siegfried and James and what is it supposed to do?

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

10. Describe Mr. Barge and his occupation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

1) Describe the lesson James learned when working for farmer Edwards in Shropshire. Describe the tasks he was asked to do for the farmer. What did he do that proved his worth as a veterinarian?

2) What are the men in the R.A.F. told never to forget having with them? Why?

3) Retell the story about the calf who had eaten too much fruit. Under what circumstances did James have to go on this call? What was the reaction

of the farmer when James had finished operating on the calf?

Choose one of the three topics to write on.

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