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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Herriot suspect that Mr. Pickersgill is the cause of the problem with his cow's mastitis?
(a) Mr. Pickersgill constantly sprays chemicals in the barn.
(b) Mr. Pickersgill beds the stall so deeply it chaffes the cow.
(c) Mr. Pickersgill in always inventing new "vitamins" for the cow.
(d) Mr. Pickersgill milks the cow very roughly.

2. What does Herriot get caught picking up at the surgery?
(a) A new hoof knife.
(b) A jug of ale.
(c) Helen.
(d) A wad of cash.

3. Why did it take so long for Herriot and Granville to reach the bar?
(a) The crowd was too large.
(b) Granville kept running into people he knew.
(c) Harriot kept trying to steer Granville away.
(d) Their were tables and chairs in their way.

4. What does Mr Kendall give to Siegfried when they call to his ranch to see a cow?
(a) Fake money.
(b) A jug of ale to share when the job was done.
(c) Lunch.
(d) A stethoscope Siegfried left there.

5. What two animals does Herriot treat or diagnose at the Darrowby show?
(a) A cow and a dog.
(b) A dog and a pony.
(c) A cow and a pig.
(d) A pig and a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic caused Colonel Bosworth to treat his animals so well?

2. What was Colonel Bosworth's reason for seeing Herriot?

3. What was Herriot suspected of for his placement of the family pets winners?

4. Why didn't Herriot refuse the refills of whiskey and food?

5. What interferes with the enjoyment of Herriot's purchase at home?

(see the answer key)

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