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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 problem does Herriot help the butcher solve?

2. How is farmer Sidlow described?

3. What kind of animal does Herriot work on when he visits Helen's house?

4. Who is Mr. Worley?

5. What is the family name of the cattle farmers who are four brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Herriot has a problem with farmer Sidlow? Why or why not?

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

3. How does Herriot save the Rudd's cow?

4. What is reason Herriot joins the music society and what is the result?

5. The Rudd's are a large, poor farming family. What does Herriot discover about how they have enough for everyone at mealtime?

6. When Helen comes to the office with her dog what does Herriot do?

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

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

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

10. What is the whole point in chapter 66?

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

Share at least 4 examples of anecdotes which Herriot shares to show Tristan's lack of responsibility. Share some of the positive things that the book has to say about Tristan.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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