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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) Jimmy.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Timmy.
(d) Johnny.

2. What major injury did a cow sustain in Chapter 6?
(a) Stomach tumor.
(b) Leg infection.
(c) Uteran inversion.
(d) Hip dislocation.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Herriot have to adjust to when he returned to veterinary work?

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

5. What were most veterinarians in Herriot's time specializing in?

(see the answer key)

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