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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Herriot's partner want a spare of for the clinic?
(a) A surgical table.
(b) A bone saw.
(c) A car.
(d) A clinic site.

2. What kind of surgery is Herriot doing when his son climbs a tree?
(a) Tumor removal.
(b) Spaying.
(c) Thorn extraction.
(d) Castration.

3. What kind of animal was Herriot caring for in his first trip of the book?
(a) Goats.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Cows.
(d) Horses.

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

5. Who set up Herriot's first trip of the book?
(a) A former student.
(b) A local travel agent.
(c) A brother-in-law.
(d) A farmer.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Herriot say his assistant on the ship treated the sheep?

4. How did a prisoner of war control an injured bull?

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

(see the answer key)

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