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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Herriot have to adjust to when he returned to veterinary work?
(a) New methods.
(b) New clients.
(c) A wounded shoulder.
(d) A new clinic.

2. How were the Mongolian Russians able to help Herriot?
(a) They held down large animals.
(b) They cleaned up after surgeries.
(c) They did his paper work.
(d) They went on his farm calls.

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

4. What occupation did Herriot have before this book?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Doctor's assistant.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Gardener.

5. What was wrong with the cow that was thought to have a broken leg?
(a) It had an infection.
(b) It had a hobnail.
(c) It had an inflamed knee.
(d) It had a split hoof.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herriot's partner want a spare of for the clinic?

2. What kind of tree did Herriot's son climb to see a surgery?

3. Who captured the Mongolian Russians?

4. How did Herriot want his stories to feel to the reader?

5. What did Herriot have to do after treating the cow that was thought to have a broken leg?

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