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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Herriot place first in the Family Pets competition?
(a) The labrador.
(b) The mynah bird.
(c) The goldfish.
(d) A tabby cat.

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

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

4. How is peace restored to Jock's life?
(a) He figures out he can outsmart the puppies.
(b) The puppies are sold.
(c) He finds a short cut that makes him win.
(d) He stops chasing cars.

5. What form of self indulgence has Herriot developed over his time as a country vet?
(a) He occasionally stops and just lies in the sunshine when he's on his rounds.
(b) He carries a jug of ale in the car for after especially challenging calls.
(c) None of the above.
(d) He insists on warm water even when the weather is warm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes Herriot to the Alderson homestead in chapter seven?

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

3. What is wrong with the cow that Herriot and Helen's father go to treat?

4. How does Herbert stay alive without a mother?

5. What does Harold Ingledew do that keeps his neighbors awake?

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