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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 | Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 5 Herriot is called to treat a horse that is afflicted with torsion, what is this ailment?
(a) The intestines are twisted
(b) swollen joints
(c) the ears are infected
(d) colic

2. Dr. Farnon and Herriot stop at what location on their way home?
(a) a local farm
(b) a local pub
(c) the parson's house
(d) the home of Farnon's mistress

3. What is wrong with the first horse Herriot helps treat?
(a) it has a sore mouth
(b) it is foundered
(c) mastitis
(d) a sore hoof

4. Before Herriot and Ruth can leave what family event must take place?
(a) children put to bed
(b) family dinner
(c) saying goodbye to Ruth's brother
(d) Ruth must read to her younger siblings

5. What is the name of Dr. Farnon's home?
(a) Darrowby House
(b) Skedale House
(c) Yorkshire House
(d) Farnon House

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter nine Tristan and Herriot treat a cow with a condition called prolapse, what is this?

2. The Copfield farm is known for what?

3. Who is Tristan?

4. A local resident shares a remedy for lameness with Herriot; what is the remedy?

5. Following the prolapse episode, Herriot pulls a practical joke on what character?

(see the answer key)

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