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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with the cow that Herriot and Helen's father go to treat?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) She ate a poisonous plant.
(c) A magnesium deficiency called "the staggers."
(d) They have no idea.

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

3. What happens when Herriot injects the cow?
(a) She goes into convulsions.
(b) She relaxes, and few minutes later stands up.
(c) She stops panicking so they can set her leg.
(d) She dies.

4. When Herriot goes walking through the vegetables to clear his mind, what does he hear?
(a) That gossip and rumors are the best part of the show.
(b) Someone defending him against the accusations.
(c) That Helen and Richard were to be married.
(d) About suspected corruption and cheating in the vegetable competitions.

5. Who or what does Herriot end up prescribing a solution for that also cures the mastitis of Mr. Pickersgill's cow?
(a) Mr. Pickersgill's back.
(b) The odor in the barn.
(c) The cow's dull coat.
(d) Olive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pickersgill want to try on his cow to cure the mastitis?

2. What flavors of wine does Herriot try at Mr. Crumps house?

3. How do Herbert and the ewe end up together?

4. What happens to the ewes that causes one to lose her babies?

5. What phrase does Mrs Donovan repeat to Herriot for years?

(see the answer key)

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