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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 tells James about Paul's suicide?

2. What is this latest pharmaceutical product supposed to cure?

3. What physical problem does the bullock have?

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

5. What is Tubby Pinder enthusiastic about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Barge and his occupation.

2. Who is Judy and what is extraordinary about her?

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

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

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

6. What is stooking?

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

8. Describe the Birtwhistles.

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

10. Describe the awful night that James was called out to treat a calf with a stomach upset while he's fighting off a cold.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Recount briefly the story James tells about Mr. Dakin and his cow, Blossom and why you liked it.

2) Describe Lord Hulton, one of the animal owners James visits. What is one of his characteristics? What is wrong with Lord Hulton's pig and is James successful in saving it?

3) Who is Charlie and what relationship does he have with Lord Hulton? What does Hulton rely on Charlie to always do for him?

Write on two of the three topics.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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