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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. Dr. Farnon's procedure results in better health for the cow, what is the other result?

2. When the book begins what is James Herriot called to do?

3. What happens because of this discovery?

4. What is Herriot doing when he first meets Dr. Farnon?

5. What gift is Herriot given as payment for this act?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What lesson do you think Herriot learns in chapter 34?

4. In Chapter 5, Herriot has to make a difficult decision; how does the character Soames make the decision more difficult?

5. Briefly describe how Tristan handles a tough assignment in chapter 24.

6. What mistake does Herriot make in chapter 32?

7. In Chapter 6 what does Dr. Farnon do in support of Herriot?

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

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

10. Chapter 11 deals with what kind of relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Farnon has real difficulty collecting money from his clients. Summarize examples from the book which highlight this problem. Why do you think he continued to treat animals for individuals who did not pay? What could he have done differently that would have helped solve this problem?

Essay Topic 2

Examine and explain the qualities you think Dr. Farnon saw in Herriot that caused him to make Herriot a partner.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Dr. Farnon with James Herriot. Discuss both professional and personal areas where they are alike and different. Give examples.

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