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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cattle died on an earlier voyage of the same ship the sheep were on?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

2. What new medicine did Herriot use when he returned to veterinary work?
(a) Cyanide.
(b) Prednisone.
(c) Penicillin.
(d) Peroxide.

3. What worried Herriot's son most when he heard he wouldn't be able to go on calls anymore?
(a) His mother would be disappointed.
(b) He would have to play with other kids.
(c) Someone else would wear his boots.
(d) He wouldn't learn to be a veterninarian.

4. How did the Mongolian Russians feel when they were captured?
(a) Angry.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Happy.
(d) Nonchalant.

5. What was the name of Herriot's son who wanted special boots?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Timmy.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Jimmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owned the cattle Herriot was working with at the beginning of the book?

2. What did Herriot do when he saw that the farmer at the beginning of the book had not fulfilled his promise?

3. Why did Herriot hesitate to treat the dog in Chapter 2?

4. What was pushing the small farmers out of business?

5. Who gave Herriot the idea for the surgery he performs in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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