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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of dog was Brandy?
(a) Labrador.
(b) Yorkie.
(c) Cocker Spaniel.
(d) Collie.

2. What did Herriot say Brandy was full of?
(a) Spunk.
(b) Life.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Love.

3. What kind of animal did Herriot look after on his second trip in the book?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Goats.
(c) Cows.
(d) Sheep.

4. What did farmers start removing from their bulls in Chapter 33?
(a) Their tails.
(b) Their horns.
(c) Their teeth.
(d) Their humps.

5. What did Brandy get deathly ill with?
(a) Mange.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) Distemper.

6. What was Walt Barnett's occupation?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Contractor.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Scrap metal collector.

7. What was the Derrick's animal nibbling on when he got there?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Cheese curds.
(c) Cabbage.
(d) Garbage.

8. What started Rosie's talent that Herriot loved so much?
(a) A radiogram.
(b) An old record.
(c) A choir concert.
(d) A journal entry.

9. What kind of party did Herriot crash in Istanbul?
(a) Bar Mitvah.
(b) Anniversary.
(c) Birthday.
(d) Wedding.

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

11. Why did Jimmy say he enjoyed music?
(a) It was exciting.
(b) It was mysterious.
(c) It was soothing.
(d) It was challenging.

12. What kind of animal did the Derrick's own?
(a) Dog.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Cat.
(d) Goat.

13. What was unexpected to Herriot about his second trip of the book?
(a) It was on the same ship.
(b) The pay was less than promised.
(c) He was the only veterinarian on the trip.
(d) He was travelling by plane.

14. What was Ron Cundall's occupation?
(a) Hunter.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Miner.
(d) Teacher.

15. When did Herriot hate having to work?
(a) Early mornings.
(b) Holidays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Nights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the plane Herriot tried to buy tickets for to get home from Istanbul?

2. What was Mrs. Livingston's occupation?

3. What did the Derrick's animal eat?

4. What did Herriot credit his seaworthiness to?

5. What was wrong with Ron Cundall's dog?

(see the answer keys)

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