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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 does Herriot learn about Mr. Skipton?
(a) he abuses his animals
(b) he will not keep an old useless animal
(c) he has no older animals
(d) he cares for his animals

2. What problem does Herriot help the butcher solve?
(a) how to get his car running
(b) how to tell if meat is tainted
(c) the birth of twin calves
(d) how to pay his bill to Dr. Farnon

3. What is wrong with the animal?
(a) it has a throat abscess
(b) milk fever
(c) diptheria
(d) a prolapse

4. Why is progress so difficult for Herriot to make with his relationship with Helen?
(a) Helen lives so far away
(b) Helen's boyfriend
(c) Helen's shyness
(d) his own shyness

5. Who is Mr. Worley?
(a) the local constable
(b) a grocer
(c) a neighoring vet
(d) a pig farmer and inn keeper

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herriot wear to his first date with Helen?

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

3. What has Dick Rudd just purchased?

4. What kind of dog does Denham have?

5. What happens to Herriot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the whole point in chapter 66?

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

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

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

5. What amusing events happen to Tristan in chapter 39?

6. What seems to upset Miss Stubbs about her impending death, and what does Herriot tell her that seems to give her comfort?

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

8. What does Dr. Farnon do to Herriot in chapter 65 and why does he do it?

9. What does Herriot do to make a point to the local butcher about paying his bill?

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

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