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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 kind of animal does Dr. Farnon treat for a Gypsy family?

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

3. In the end, what does Herriot buy from the butcher?

4. What does Herriot learn about Mr. Skipton?

5. What character interrupts the trip to the Northwest Racing Circuit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In chapter 58, Herriot describes a man's cow who has some bad habits. What are they?

3. What important character is introduced in chapter 40 and how does Herriot meet this person?

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

5. What important responsibility does Herriot take on in chapter 41? Why is this so important?

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

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

8. Where do Helen and James Herriot spend their honeymoon and why?

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

10. Dr. Farnon has many problems, but he has one that seems to be the worst. What is it, and has he done anything to try and solve it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In one chapter, Herriot has to put down an older lady's dog. Herriot calms her fears by talking with her about the afterlife of animals. What does he tell her that gives her some comfort? Do you agree with his statements? Whether or not you believe animals have souls, do you think it is right for humans to end the lives of animals? Is it never appropriate? Always appropriate? Or does it depend upon the circumstances?

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

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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