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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 | Chapter 20 | Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. New hens and piglets come to live at Skedale house, who is to care for them?
(a) Dr. Farnon
(b) Herriot
(c) Miss Harbottle
(d) Tristan

2. In this chapter what two animals are lost?
(a) a pig and a mare
(b) a dog and a cow
(c) two goats
(d) two hens

3. When the book begins what is James Herriot called to do?
(a) operate on a dog who has be kicked by a horse
(b) deliver a calf
(c) put down a horse
(d) help a bull which has gone down and cannot get up

4. 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

5. Who is Tristan?
(a) Herriot's cousin
(b) Herriot's brother
(c) Dr. Farnon's brother
(d) Dr. Farnon's cousin

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 11, what must Herriot do, which is difficult?

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

3. Who is supposed to answer the phone each morning at the vet's office?

4. What is the name of Dr. Farnon's home?

5. Chapter 16 is occupied primarily with the story of Tristan and what task?

(see the answer key)

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