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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 gets lodged in Roddy's dog's windpipe?

2. Why is Rip brought into the clinic?

3. What do the dogs in chapter 49 do whenever Herriot comes to their house?

4. What is wrong with Amber from the home for abandoned dogs?

5. Who owns Joshua?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Skipper when Jingo dies, and how is he saved?

2. What does Herriot see when he visits Scott's farm at the end of chapter 48?

3. Why do men in Darroby get funny haircuts on Sundays?

4. How does Herriot cure Myrtle when she is really sick?

5. How does Herriot feel when he has to put Amber to sleep?

6. What does Herriot prescribe for Mr. Pinkerton's dog?

7. What does Herriot do when he hears about the death of Mr. Potts?

8. What strange habit does Brandy have?

9. How does Herriot describe the stray dog's injuries?

10. What does Herriot say dogs love most in their life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rest and recuperation is a tool used by Herriot in healing many animals in this book. When does he use this tool, and what are some of the affects this resting has on the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not do of their own accord? What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

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