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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. What is the outcome of Herriot's efforts?
(a) Uncle goes and gets a better qualified vet
(b) a live calf is born
(c) the bull has to be put down
(d) Uncle helps Herriot bury the horse

2. Following the prolapse episode, Herriot pulls a practical joke on what character?
(a) Seigfried
(b) Broadman
(c) Tristan
(d) Dr. Farnon

3. Herriot is called home because the hen's have escaped; where are they found?
(a) they are not found
(b) in a neighbor's garden
(c) in a tree
(d) under the house

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

5. Who is supposed to answer the phone each morning at the vet's office?
(a) Farnon
(b) Tristan
(c) Herriot
(d) Broadman

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the cow the vets visit in chapter 3?

2. New hens and piglets come to live at Skedale house, who is to care for them?

3. In chapter 12, Tristan is given what responsibility?

4. Who is Miss Harbottle?

5. What has just happened in Tristan's life?

(see the answer key)

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