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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. Why does Herriot go to Mr. Kay's farm ?

2. What does Herriot do so he can see Helen more often?

3. In chapter 49, what is wrong with the Austin?

4. How does Tristan wreck the Austin?

5. Who do Connie and Herriot see unexpectedly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dr. Farnon not get the job at the racetrack?

3. What is the whole point in chapter 66?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. List four things Herriot tells us about Tim Alton.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

List 5 characters you liked in the book and 5 characters you disliked. Explain your choices and use examples from the book to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

Write a summary of the events that led to Helen and James Herriot's marriage. Were you surprised that they finally did get married? Explain your answer.

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