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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. What is the treatment for the ailing bull in this chapter?

2. What does Jeff Mallock do for a living?

3. What is the effect of her ailment?

4. Why does Miss Harbottle come to the vet's office?

5. Before Herriot and Ruth can leave what family event must take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How would you describe Herriot?

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

4. How would you describe Tristan and Dr. Farnon's relationship?

5. Who is Miss Harbottle and why does she get upset with Dr. Farnon?

6. How does Herriot astound Phin Calvert with his treatments?

7. Briefly explain what a knacker does.

8. In chapter 21, Tristan is given a very tough assignment. What is the task and what do you think it says about Dr. Farnon?

9. 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?

10. How do the events in chapter 37 reflect Dr. Farnon's lack of consistentcy?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Herriot shows much knowledge of veterinary medicine, as well as much intuition throughout the book. Which do you think is more important to his practice? Explain your choice.

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