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

2. Who owned the cattle Herriot was working with at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mr. Riley.
(b) Mr. Ripley.
(c) Mr. Radley.
(d) Mr. Riddley.

3. When did the man's dog in Chapter 2 get sick?
(a) When he checked his mail.
(b) When he went to church.
(c) When the sun was shining.
(d) When he went to the races.

4. How did a prisoner of war control an injured bull?
(a) He held its ear.
(b) He sang a song.
(c) He pulled his tail.
(d) He gave it some medicine.

5. What did Herriot realize had not changed when he returned to veterinary work?
(a) His clinic.
(b) His partner.
(c) His methods.
(d) His clientelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Herriot travel to in his first trip of the book?

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

3. How did Herriot feel about the accommodations for the animals on his first trip?

4. How did the Mongolian Russians feel when they were captured?

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

(see the answer key)

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