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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 the end, what does Herriot buy from the butcher?
(a) a car
(b) a bone saw
(c) some bad meat
(d) sausage

2. What does he have to do to the animals?
(a) float their teeth
(b) trim their hooves
(c) give them shots
(d) worm them

3. What kind of animal does Herriot work on when he visits Helen's house?
(a) a colt
(b) a lamb
(c) a calf
(d) a puppy

4. What is Herriot taking out of a cow's stomach when one farmer faints?
(a) a nail
(b) a wire
(c) a rubber ball
(d) a poisonous plant

5. What happens to Herriot?
(a) he and Tristan have a fight
(b) he goes back to Helen's house and spends the night
(c) he gets lost while walking in the blizzard
(d) he sleeps in the Austin overnight

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Queenie?

2. What is noticeable about Mr. Tavener's physical condition?

3. Who is Connie?

4. In chapter 49, what is wrong with the Austin?

5. Where are the cattle's identifying tattoos located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe Herriot's encounter with a Great Dane.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Do you think Herriot has a problem with farmer Sidlow? Why or why not?

8. What would be the major drawback to Dr. Farnon being the lead veterinarian at the racetrack?

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

10. What happens when Herriot responds to a call in the middle of a snowstorm?

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