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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Herriot hesitate to treat the dog in Chapter 2?
(a) He disapproved of the races.
(b) He knew he would not get paid.
(c) He didn't like the owner.
(d) He didn't believe the dog was sick.

2. What was the name of Herriot's partner?
(a) Stewart.
(b) Simon.
(c) Siegfried.
(d) Stephen.

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

4. What did Herriot do when he saw that the farmer at the beginning of the book had not fulfilled his promise?
(a) Charged extra.
(b) Left the farm.
(c) Yelled.
(d) Laughed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the Mongolian Russians able to help Herriot?

2. What new medicine did Herriot use when he returned to veterinary work?

3. Who captured the Mongolian Russians?

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

5. What occupation did Herriot have before this book?

(see the answer key)

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