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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. While he is at the Alderson home, what does Herriot ask Mr. Alderson?
(a) if he can go to work on his farm
(b) if he can marry Helen
(c) if he can take Helen to London
(d) if he can buy his car

2. In chapter 49, what is wrong with the Austin?
(a) it is out of gas
(b) it has a flat tire
(c) it will not start
(d) it has lost its brakes

3. Who are the Altons?
(a) a wealthy family who own a dog that Herriot treats
(b) a family of 6 who raise sheep
(c) a poor family with a prize pig that Herriot treats
(d) a family of 8 who have a Shorthorn cow that Herriot treats

4. On another occasion when a farmer faints, Herriot leaves the farmer's change on a pail, how much does the farmer say he is short?
(a) 10 shillings
(b) 1 mil
(c) a shilling
(d) 1 pound

5. What is wrong with Helen's animal?
(a) a bone in its throat
(b) a high fever
(c) a broken leg
(d) a rubber ball in its stomach

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Farnon have a chance to do while at the horsetrack?

2. What problem does Dr. Farnon constantly have to battle?

3. Who does Herriot begin to date regularly?

4. Who do Connie and Herriot see unexpectedly?

5. Why is Herriot caught in a fierce snow storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Through out chapter 46, Herriot gives anecdotes to prove a point, what is the point?

2. What major mistake does Herriot make early on when he is inspecting for tuberculosis?

3. How would you describe Herriot's relationship with farmer Worley and why?

4. Why does Tristan decide that Herriot should go to a dance?

5. The Rudd's are a large, poor farming family. What does Herriot discover about how they have enough for everyone at mealtime?

6. Briefly describe what it means for a horse to founder.

7. The Austin has not had brakes in weeks. What convinces Dr. Farnon to have the brakes fixed?

8. What important responsibility does Herriot take on in chapter 41? Why is this so important?

9. List four things Herriot tells us about Tim Alton.

10. Why do you think Herriot wants to take Helen to a movie about the Scots?

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