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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the inspector find in an old shed?
(a) A patient, starving, yellow dog.
(b) All of the above.
(c) An old horse.
(d) The bones of many cats.

2. After driving by the scene of the hauntings at night, what is Herriot surprised by when he returns to Skeldale house?
(a) Another sighting of the ghost that night.
(b) Tristan dressed as a monk in his room.
(c) Tristan and Siegfried waiting up for him.
(d) An unknown car parked in his spot in the garage.

3. What delightful occurrence makes Herriot forget his discomfort while out for a moment in chapter one?
(a) The birth of a new lamb.
(b) The sight of a cow he saved the year before.
(c) A taste of Mrs Ingledew's pie.
(d) The farmer's hearty welcome and thanks.

4. What flavors of wine does Herriot try at Mr. Crumps house?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Parsely, clover, gooseberry, bettroot, and crabapple.
(c) Rhubarb, elderflower, blackberry, and parsnip,
(d) Dandelion, turnips, and cowslip.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Herbert stay alive without a mother?

2. What reception does Herriot receive from the lady and her poodle?

3. Why does Herriot end up officiating at the Darrowby show?

4. What condition are the second group of young cows in that Herriot goes to see at the Dalby farm?

5. Where do people report seeing the monk at night?

(see the answer key)

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