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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. In chapter 12, Tristan is given what responsibility?
(a) taking care of monthly billing and receipts
(b) answering the early morning calls
(c) feeding the stock animals
(d) becoming the housekeeper

2. In chapter 20 who does Dr. Farnon confront?
(a) Miss Harbottle
(b) Ruth
(c) Herriot
(d) Tristan

3. What is the effect of her ailment?
(a) she cannot give milk
(b) she cannot eat
(c) she cannot get up
(d) she becomes violent

4. In this same chapter, Herriot also operates on a horse that has what problem?
(a) it has mastitis
(b) it has damaged its chest
(c) it has lead poisoning
(d) it is lame

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 37, Herriot does surgery on a dog that has what problem?

2. In this chapter what two animals are lost?

3. Who is Nugent?

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

5. What is the treatment for the ailing bull in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Herriot is from the city. What does chapter 10 show us about the difference between the way rural folk approach life and how urban residents approach life?

3. Why do you think the episode with the Coopers is important?

4. What happens in chapter 31 that helps to show Herriot's human side?

5. What trait do you think is revealed about Dr. Farnon in chapter 27. Briefly explain your answer.

6. How would you describe Tristan and Dr. Farnon's relationship?

7. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?

8. How does Herriot stand up for what is right in chapter 28?

9. How do the events in chapter 37 reflect Dr. Farnon's lack of consistentcy?

10. Briefly explain the compelling episode with the farmer named Watson.

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