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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. At whose expense does everyone at Dr. Harnon's practice get a good laugh?
2. What is the central issue that Dr. Farnon raises in this confrontation?
3. In chapter 20 who does Dr. Farnon confront?
4. In chapter 37, Herriot does surgery on a dog that has what problem?
5. What is Herriot doing when he first meets Dr. Farnon?
Short Essay Questions
1. Ticki Woo shows up in chapter 13 and reappears later in the book. Why do you think Herriot includes accounts of Ticki Woo and its owner?
2. How would you describe Tristan and Dr. Farnon's relationship?
3. 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?
4. How does Herriot help Ticki Woo in chapter 30.
5. Explain briefly how chapters 14 and 15 continue to show us Tristan's lack of responsibility?
6. What community disaster involving Tristan happens in chapter 16?
7. What trait do you think is revealed about Dr. Farnon in chapter 27. Briefly explain your answer.
8. In Chapter 6 what does Dr. Farnon do in support of Herriot?
9. In chapter 21, Tristan is given a very tough assignment. What is the task and what do you think it says about Dr. Farnon?
10. How would you describe Dr. Farnon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think Tristan is treated fairly in the way Herriot presents him in this book? Give examples to explain and justify your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the circumstances in and around the story of Herriot and the butcher. What lesson do you think Herriot was trying to teach the butcher? Do you think he did a good job of teaching that lesson? Explain your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Dr. Herriot is very confident in some areas of his life and very unsure of himself in other areas of his life. Give examples to support the previous statement and explain why you believe he could be characterized as being sure or unsure of himself.
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