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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32 | Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of animal does Mrs. Pumphrey have?
(a) a goat
(b) a cat
(c) a dog
(d) a cow

2. In chapter nine Tristan and Herriot treat a cow with a condition called prolapse, what is this?
(a) a cow's uterus ends up outside the body after a delivery
(b) a cow cannot deliver its calf
(c) a cow lapses into a coma like state
(d) a cow cannot give milk after a birth

3. What is unusual about his appearance when he arrives at this farm?
(a) he has shaved his head
(b) he is wearing his pajamas
(c) he has no coat and it is cold
(d) he has a new white doctor's coat

4. What treatment does Herriot recommend and finally carry out?
(a) he gives the horse a painkilling shot
(b) he puts the horse down
(c) he rubs down the horse with marshmellow ointment
(d) he sits up with the horse until the colic passes

5. Ruth Bellerby asks Herriot to take her to what event?
(a) the fair
(b) a carnival
(c) a concert
(d) church

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the central issue that Dr. Farnon raises in this confrontation?

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

3. What gift is Herriot given as payment for this act?

4. What is the outcome of Herriot's efforts?

5. What is a knacker?

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