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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of chapter 15, why is Siegfried especially touchy and cantankerous?
(a) He has a toothache.
(b) He and Tristan had been fighting about finances.
(c) He was unsuccesful treating a dog the day before and it died.
(d) He has just been forced to give up smoking for health reasons.

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

3. What does Siegfried chastise Herriot and Tristan for in chapter six?
(a) Being careless and flippant.
(b) Leaving instruments at farms after a field call.
(c) Drinking on the job.
(d) Not being punctual.

4. Why is communication with Joe Mulligan difficult?
(a) Joe has an extremely thick accent.
(b) Joe never pays attention and does what he thinks is best.
(c) Joe is nearly deaf.
(d) Joe always argues.

5. What do vets do for husk today?
(a) There is a vaccine and a good therapeutic agent.
(b) The exact same process.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Administer antibiotics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Herriot injects the cow?

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

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

4. What delightful occurrence makes Herriot forget his discomfort while out for a moment in chapter one?

5. What does Herriot get caught picking up at the surgery?

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