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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Herriot's daughter?
(a) Rebeccah.
(b) Rita.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Rosie.

2. How did Herriot try to get to Bret Kealy's farm?
(a) He walked on foot.
(b) He paddled a canoe.
(c) He used skis.
(d) He drove his car.

3. How do the brothers feel when their first insurance company drops their coverage?
(a) Scared.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

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

5. What did Rosie like doing with Herriot?
(a) Teaching at the university.
(b) Travelling to lectures.
(c) Going on house calls.
(d) Cleaning surgical equipment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation did Herriot have before this book?

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

3. What was Herriot doing when he accidentally killed an animal?

4. What talent did Rosie have that Herriot loved?

5. How many calves did the cow from Chapter 8 give birth to after her surgery?

(see the answer key)

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