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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 is the central issue that Dr. Farnon raises in this confrontation?
(a) Miss Harbottle's handling of the finances
(b) Ruth's advances toward him
(c) Herriot's handling of animals
(d) Tristan's lack of responsibility

2. What job does Tristan have to do for Dr. Farnon?
(a) deliver a calf
(b) lance a sow's ear
(c) work out his hunting mare
(d) clean the house

3. What is the outcome of Herriot's treatment of the cow?
(a) he trys a new treatment and the calf is lost
(b) he trys a new treatment and the cow dies
(c) he trys a new treatment and Dan Cooper is furious
(d) he trys a new treatment and the cow is saved

4. What does Mrs. Pumphrey say is Herriot's relationship to Nugent?
(a) she calls Herriot, Nugent's savior
(b) she calls Herriot, Nugent's cousin
(c) she calls Herriot, Nugent's father
(d) she calls Herriot, Nugent's uncle

5. Herriot is injured while trying to operate on what kind of animal?
(a) a ram
(b) a stallion
(c) a boar hog
(d) a bull

Short Answer Questions

1. Herriot is given what type of car to drive?

2. What other diagnosis does Herriot make?

3. Tristan next is asked to care for a dog which has what problem?

4. What does Herriot find is wrong with the dog when he arrives?

5. What ailment does Mr. Handshaw's cow have?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?

2. How would you describe Herriot?

3. In chapter 21, Tristan is given a very tough assignment. What is the task and what do you think it says about Dr. Farnon?

4. Briefly describe how Tristan handles a tough assignment in chapter 24.

5. Explain briefly how chapters 14 and 15 continue to show us Tristan's lack of responsibility?

6. The book shares a lot of difficult stories about caring for animals in distress. Chapter 9 focuses on another aspect of this veterinary practice, what is this chapter's focus?

7. How does Herriot astound Phin Calvert with his treatments?

8. In Chapter 6 what does Dr. Farnon do in support of Herriot?

9. What lesson do you think Herriot learns in chapter 34?

10. Briefly describe Angus Grier.

(see the answer keys)

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