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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was wrong with Walt Barnett's animal?
(a) It had a cut leg.
(b) It had an infected uterus.
(c) It had digestive problems.
(d) It had a blind eye.

2. What kind of animal almost hurt Rosie one day while she was with Herriot?
(a) A bull.
(b) A cow.
(c) A rooster.
(d) A horse.

3. What instrument did Jimmy play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Piano.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous writer broke his leg the same time as a calf?

2. Why was the tablecloth in the mess hall kept wet during the storm?

3. What happened shortly after two brothers bought insurance policies?

4. What caused the first ailments of Walt Barnett's animal?

5. What was Walt Barnett's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Derricks in this book?

2. How did Herriot's friend feel about Herriot's job at the ending of his day de-horning bulls?

3. What did Herriot say Jack Scott did for all of his animals?

4. Why were the men on the ship so nice to Herriot on the day they landed in Poland?

5. What rumor did Herriot hear about the plane he tried to buy tickets to fly home from Istanbul on?

6. What did Nielsen do for Herriot during the large storms on the way back to England?

7. How did Jimmy perform at the piano recital described in the book?

8. What happened the first time Mr. Biggins called on Herriot for help?

9. Why did the semen collection not work the first time for Tristan?

10. What happened when the White puppies bit their owners?

(see the answer keys)

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