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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 new title and responsibility does Herriot take on?

2. What does Dr. Farnon tell Herriot about his career?

3. What problem does Herriot help the butcher solve?

4. What special talent does Sam Broadbent possess ?

5. Herriot is treating a sick calf, what is the diagnosis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do you think Herriot had fun at the dance to which he and Connie went? Why or why not?

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

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

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

6. Why does Tristan decide that Herriot should go to a dance?

7. What important event happens in chapter 48? How does Herriot feel about this event?

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

9. What does it mean to float a horses teeth?

10. The Austin has not had brakes in weeks. What convinces Dr. Farnon to have the brakes fixed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Tavener family and the Alton family in this book.

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